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USA
Euroviews. How to stop a technological take-over
Technological progress brings far-reaching benefits, but it also poses increasingly serious threats to humankind. With governments and citizens already struggling with the consequences of recent innovations – from job displacement to security risks – technology policy is likely to take center stage
France
Euroviews. The EU must prepare itself for President Le Pen in France
After the UK's unexpected vote to leave the EU and Donald Trump’s unexpected triumph in the US presidential election last year, you might imagine that EU leaders have developed detailed contingency plans for a victory by the far-right National Front’s Marine Le Pen in France’s presidential election.
USA
Euroviews. A foreigner’s guide to the Trump administration
Contrary to some commentary, Donald Trump’s presidency does not represent a profound threat to the American political system. But it does reflect deep-rooted problems in the US – namely, rising social and regional inequalities – and poses a threat to multilateral institutions.
World News
Euroviews. Look out Silicone Valley, Europe is coming
Europe is often viewed as a digital laggard, running far behind the US and Asia. But two new reports tell a very different story, showing how European startups are now taking the lead in artificial intelligence, creating new tech hubs, and attracting investment from traditional industrial stalwarts.
Turkey
Euroviews. Constitutional referendum: Turkey is abandoning parliamentary democracy
With this proposal to amend the Turkish constitution, the parliament would be dismissed and sovereignty given to a single person. Instead of legislation, the state would be arbitrarily ruled by decrees, which are not subject to ratification.
United Kingdom
Euroviews. Brexit view: from Great Britain to Little England
According to British Prime Minister Theresa May, Brexit will transform the UK into what she calls “Global Britain.” And yet, far from being a great power, a UK outside of the EU will have to follow a small-country economic model like that of Norway or Switzerland.