Berlin’s Recent Botched Election Breeds Public Distrust Berlin’s Recent Botched Election Breeds Public Distrust
So does the Social Democrats’ failure to address the housing crisis.
Feb 17, 2023 / Andrew Pasquier
Lula’s New Mandate for Change in Brazil Lula’s New Mandate for Change in Brazil
Though his country’s democracy survived the recent assault on the capitol complex, the newly reelected president’s efforts to deliver on his promises are likely to face strong resi...
Jan 18, 2023 / Andrew Pasquier
By a Huge Margin, Berlin Votes to Expropriate Corporate Landlords By a Huge Margin, Berlin Votes to Expropriate Corporate Landlords
Though the referendum may not be legally binding, it has now made the lack of affordable housing politically impossible to ignore.
Oct 1, 2021 / Column / Andrew Pasquier
Berlin Votes on Whether to Expropriate Corporate Landlords Berlin Votes on Whether to Expropriate Corporate Landlords
Instead of just complaining about the city’s rampant gentrification, the Deutsche Wohnen & Co Enteignen campaign offers Berliners a chance to do something to increase the suppl...
Sep 23, 2021 / Andrew Pasquier
Poland’s Women Are in the Streets Poland’s Women Are in the Streets
Escalating protests over new restrictions on abortion in Poland are a sign that the ruling PiS party’s illiberal democracy may be losing its grip.
Nov 20, 2020 / Andrew Pasquier