Politics
New York isn’t blinking in its congestion-price standoff with Trump
There have been many calls for resistance against president Donald Trump since he returned to the White House in January – but surprisingly little action. New York, however, appears to be stepping up and…
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Christian Democrats triumph in Germany but the far-right grows in confidence
Germany’s election reveals a rising far-right, challenging its post-war consensus.
Can hot-spot policing make America’s cities safe again?
Dallas police chief Eddie Garcia wants to restore faith in his force. And he’s using data and a renewed accountability to deliver change.
The complexities of a migrant campaigner
Alima Diouf fights against racism, so why is she now standing for a Swiss anti-immigration party?
Is neutrality coming to an end as politicians look to put Thailand back on the map?
As geopolitical schisms widen, will an intermittent democracy with growing regional clout continue to conciliate – or is it time to take sides? Monocle meets the diplomats who will decide.
The personal is political. Here are five mayors who are taking action to improve their cities
Real change requires commitment and initiative. We take a look at how local leaders from across the globe prove that individual decision-making can fundamentally shape a city’s future.
Identity politics: The controversial rebranding of Portugal’s government logo
Meet Eduardo Aires, the veteran graphic designer whose national branding for Portugal became weaponised in the country’s recent elections.
Inside the labyrinth
Twelve times a year, thousands of parliamentarians and their staff journey to the Alsatian seat of the European Parliament for four days of deliberation. As the far-right ascends across the continent, what lies ahead…
