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Security policy

The long road towards a shared EU army

If the EU had its own army, it could also have a military role in the world

Our view

Enterprising people with great ideas

If humanity is to develop in a sustainable way, we must create gainful employment for the millions of young people

Avoiding plastic

Growing awareness

To tackle the plastic-waste problem, a German-Indian company offers an innovative solution

Governance

Restricted freedom

People in Benin wonder what EU Ambassador Oliver Nette, who was sent home by their government, did wrong

Air pollution

Blue-sky policy

Our Indian contributor is impressed by Beijing’s efforts to curb air pollution

Our view

Indispensable arteries

Infrastructure must be built prudently for transport to become sustainable

Climate policy

The way forward

Among rich nations, only the EU is still spelling out meaningful climate ambitions, as became evident in Madrid

Mass protests

The people want to live in peace and dignity

In Chile and Bolivia, protests are driven by social exclusion and excessive inequality

Protest movements

Arab Spring reloaded

In the Middle East and North Africa, young people are taking to the streets to fight for better living conditions

Social media

Serious discrimination

Current frustration with Twitter in India shows why the big internet multinationals require global regulation

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