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Debates about crucial topics such as AI and net zero currently exclude large swaths of the population

An ageing, shrinking population will add to pressure on wages and pensions — but there are opportunities

Western politicians are scared of a backlash against climate change policies that have been sold as good for the economy

The perennially underachieving country needs hard reforms, not illusory answers

Robert Fico aligns Slovakia with Hungary’s illiberalism as Poland tries to go in the other direction

Also in this week’s newsletter, the financial pressure on local authorities and your guide to election night

Three parties in coalition government set to be given a drubbing on Sunday by frustrated voters

Hard-right parties make gains in Europe by exploiting fears that incomes and ways of life are under threat

Just in time for Christmas, a festive plague of thieves is targeting online shopping deliveries

In campaign HQs and broadcast studios, food makes or breaks polling day