Security & Geopolitics#8
Internal security: organised crime, drugs & terrorism
Cocaine ports, gang violence and terror alerts move up the ballot.
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Europe's public debates
The Agenda
62 issues shaping Europe's politics.
From Ukraine to pensions — the debates every European government and party is answering.
62 topics9 themes27 countries
1 topic
Poverty & inequality
Rich continent, uneven fortunes.
In short
Europe has the world's most developed welfare states, but poverty risk, regional gaps and wealth concentration persist. The EU is preparing an anti-poverty strategy; welfare levels and benefits remain national.
Why it matters now
Cost-of-living pressure has deepened inequality debates.
The divide
Redistribution camp
stronger welfare and taxes on the rich
Work-first camp
incentives and activation
Welfare-chauvinist camp
welfare for nationals first.