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Is racism back?

Is racism on the rise? For decades, the tide has been against bigotry in all its forms. Racist views were dismissed…

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Brexit: Is no deal better than a bad deal?

From the beginning, the Brexit negotiations have not run smoothly. The latest upheaval comes from a divided British government with…

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Is populism an important part of politics?

Are we all populists now? It’s the word on everyone’s lips in every discussion and it’s often used to silence…

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Are you addicted to your mobile phone?

Do you obsess about how many ‘Likes’ you get? Do you scroll through feeds, ignoring the people around you in order to…

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Is media freedom under threat?

When did the media become “enemies of the people”? Reporters Without Borders’ latest Press Freedom Index argues that “hatred of journalism” is reaching…

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Is Europe still lagging behind in its app economy?

Why are all the biggest app developers from America or Asia? The EU Member State with the most internationally-competitive app developers…

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Do we still need feminism?

On paper we’ve achieved equal rights. Perhaps that’s why feminism is seen as such a dirty word or, at least, the reason…

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Is investing in education the best way to reduce child poverty?

One in four children in Europe are at risk of poverty. According to Eurostat, that means around 25 million children (representing…

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Is political correctness making it difficult to discuss the refugee crisis?

The debate over migration is tearing Europe apart. It’s not just German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s ruling coalition that seems in danger…

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Is copyright reform criminalising an entire generation?

Do we finally have the technology to stop internet piracy for good? Publishers and content creators have long been trying to…

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