Europe has a vision, but does it have a plan?

Maja Winsche looks at Ursula von der Leyen’s 2026 State of the Union, the political reactions it sparked, and the growing demand for concrete action on climate, the economy, security and more. Read the article today!

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What if the most radical response to fast fashion is simply using more of what we already have?

Emma O’Toole explores clothes swaps, repair cafés, social pressure and how community can help us rethink consumption.

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