Politics
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Politics
Ethiopia tackles graft, electoral reform in New Zealand and Hong Kong’s decisive next vote.
Building up hope
The fighting has stopped in Damascus. But despite the look of normality, this is a city of black-market deals, shortages and deep pessimism.
Talk show
Pork chops and promises are part of the race for the White House at that livestock-laden oracle, Iowa State Fair.
Team culture
After decades dodging the issue of art looted by the Nazis, France has set up a new mission to find the heirs to thousands of works that have lain unclaimed.
In the right direction
Stockholm is dynamic and progressive – but challenges remain. We meet mayor Anna König Jerlmyr to talk shop.
North star
Nicola Sturgeon on fighting Brexit, boosting brand Scotland and leading the charge for independence.
Politics
We meet Finland’s interior minister and take stock of China’s plans for its 70th anniversary.
Politics Briefing
Sweden’s politics festival, anti-Semitism in the European Commission and Austria’s election.
Cities Briefing
Victoria’s mayor talks unpopular policies, Ghent transforms its cycling culture and Helsinki goes green.
Testing times
What happens if all commutes are free? Or you make young people do national service? Or even pay people for doing nothing at all? We find out.
