Contributions
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Mexico in Shock: Trump is Back
Mexico has been shocked by Trump's first decrees: border closures, deportations and threats of tariffs. The government must react quickly to avert economic and social crises.
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Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexico's first female president between continuity and change
Claudia Sheinbaum takes office as President of Mexico on October 1 and makes history as the first woman to hold this position. Her election not only means a peaceful transition of power, but also far-reaching political opportunities, as her Morena party is dominant in many areas. However, she is taking on a difficult legacy: Her predecessor shaped the country with populist policies, authoritarian tendencies and extensive social programs.
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European Elections: More Drama than Change
Europe elected a new parliament on June 9: reports have mostly focussed on dramatic gains for the parties of the Far Right, but its overall composition has not changed dramatically. The European parliament has steadily increased its influence and power, most voters do not really evaluate its effort and instead vote according to domestic political trends.
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BRICS enlargement - a "non-event" or a stage victory against the West?
The enlargement of the BRICS group at the beginning of the year to include five new member states raises questions about the political and economic consequences. What do the existing members expect from the expansion? What do the new ones expect? What does BRICS enlargement mean for the West, and what could a liberal response to this look like?
