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Geographically, Europe is not a continent. However, the area is bonded by common historical and religious heritage. Through a combination of its Roman-law legacy and Christianity, Europe developed a culture of individualism and self-responsibility that allowed the area’s staggering economic and scientific development over the last 300 years. As a result, the European system spread across the globe.

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Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili meeting students in Berlin
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Georgia snatching defeat from the jaws of victory
Professor Stefan Hedlund
Professor Stefan Hedlund

Worrisome trends have emerged during the eight-year rule of the Georgian Dream party. Unless the opposition manages to form a coalition in the upcoming October elections, Georgia faces further democratic backsliding and an increasingly corrupt judiciary system – potentially leading to weaker ties with the European Union and closer relations with Russia.

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Opinion: Catalonia’s intractable separatist conundrum

The Catalan crisis in Spain drags on: the population in the region is split over the question of independence, with no end to the deadlock in sight. And while Madrid officially opposes secession, the current national government relies on the votes of separatist parties to maintain power. To avoid a ...
A chart showing the UK’s GDP growth rate in 1973-2019
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Britain will thrive after Brexit only if it dares to reform

Leaving the high-cost, bureaucratized European Union is not enough for the UK to unleash its entrepreneur potential, boost its share in global trade and return to high growth. To bring benefits, Brexit would need to be followed by bold liberal reforms: cutting taxes, rolling back government spending and reducing excessive, ...
 Professor Enrico Colombatto
Professor Enrico Colombatto
Protesters rally against the Romanian government in Bucharest, Feb. 5, 2017
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Romania’s moment to make progress against corruption

For years, corruption has been one of the biggest hurdles holding Romania’s progress back. Recently, however, several developments indicate the country may be headed in the right direction: corrupt leaders have been jailed, a referendum limiting moves to undermine the rule of law passed overwhelmingly, and the new, transitional government ...
 Professor Stefan Hedlund
Professor Stefan Hedlund
Italy’s Senate
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Matteo Salvini’s fate and the future of Italy

With the Five Star Movement in free fall, Italy’s ruling coalition is becoming increasingly fragile. However, despite its enduring popularity, it remains unclear if Lega will manage to return to power thanks to this instability. Matteo Salvini’s opponents on the left and center will attempt to keep him out through ...
 Dr. Alberto Mingardi
Dr. Alberto Mingardi
A map of areas in Estonia with high populations of Russian speakers
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Estonia outperforms the EU

Estonia is one of Europe’s star performers in terms of economic growth and development, technological advancement, freedom and education. It faces three big dilemmas: defensive vulnerability, the non-integration of its Russian minority and rising nationalism. Yet the country seems well-placed to meet all three of these challenges.
 Professor Stefan Hedlund
Professor Stefan Hedlund

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The slow death of Germany’s political center
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Will immigration sink the EU?

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What Lukashenko learned from Crimea

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Military spending in the Western Balkans
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France’s structural troubles
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France’s structural troubles

France’s problems, ranging from high unemployment to mediocre economic growth, to huge public debt and a bloated government sector, cast a shadow on its future role as a leading European power. Gain insight on the prospects for reforming the country with our special offer.
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Shale gas revolution
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Shale gas revolution

The impact of U.S. shale gas is now being felt on world energy markets and in the geopolitical calculations of major players. So far, the disruptions have been greater than many have predicted. Gain insight and context on Shale gas revolution with this special offer.
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BRI rebooted
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BRI rebooted

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was supposed to make China dominant in Eurasia, but pushback from the United States and regional opposition have forced Beijing to rethink its strategy. Gain insight and context on The Belt and Road Initiative with this special offer.
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Problems at the European Central Bank
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Problems at the European Central Bank

Excluding the European Central Bank from the democratic process by law is supposed to protect it from political interference. Yet trouble has long simmered at of the world’s most independent central banks. Gain insight into the mechanics of its latest, most significant crisis with this special offer.
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