The Credibility and Security Challenge Posed by Serbia to the European Union

The Credibility and Security Challenge Posed by Serbia to the European Union

On September 9th, 2026, then-president Aleksandar Vučić called a snap parliamentary election two years after the collapse of the Novi Sad railway station canopy sparked mass protests. These protests were driven by suspicions of corruption among those in power. Protesters have demanded accountability and systemic reforms

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The Free Fall of the Left in Western Democracies: A Call for Political Renewal

The Free Fall of the Left in Western Democracies: A Call for Political Renewal

The rise of globalisation and the new mass society has coincided with the decline of left-wing parties in Western democracies. The left seems devoid of a distinct political trajectory to tackle the voters’ primary concerns, notably the economy, and immigration. Moreover, it has shifted away from its foundational struggles, advocating for civil rights while overlooking growing disparities in income and wealth distribution from labour to capital. This has paved the way for the resounding predominance of right and far-right parties, which have successfully attracted electors from traditionally left-leaning groups, such as unskilled and low-income workers. These trends will be examined by analysing the root causes of the political movement's decline and exploring potential avenues for its revival.


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