Poland's ruling party continues its march towards authoritarianism

Dec 09, 2016 16:00 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

In Poland, we have become accustomed to the ruling party, Law and Justice (PiS), constantly shifting the borders of what is acceptable in a democratic regime. Seizing control of the Constitutional Court and the planned...

Sweden’s November consumer price inflation likely rose 0.1 pct, travelling prices the main driver

Dec 09, 2016 13:11 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Swedens consumer price inflation is likely to have accelerated in November in sequential terms. According to a Nordea Bank research report the CPI index is set to have risen 0.1 percent, whereas the CPIF is likely to have...

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Why Britain's public finances will suffer if Brexit reduces migration

Dec 09, 2016 11:57 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Brexit will have high fiscal costs and a large part of that will be a consequence of what happens to migration numbers. That was the conclusion widely drawn from the Office for Budget Responsibilitys most recent Economic...

You say 'elite media', I say real journalism. And now more than ever we must fight to keep it

Dec 09, 2016 11:55 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

A word, if I may, on this nasty new term of abuse elite media they who perpetrate elite journalism. This is the journalism said by those who use the term to be out of touch with so-called ordinary people and their...

Planet Earth's adventure into cities cements its position as a pioneer of environmental film

Dec 09, 2016 11:50 am UTC| Entertainment Insights & Views

With its depiction of sublime landscapes and unique creatures in a manner unsurpassed by other documentary series, Planet Earth II has been wowing millions over the last six weeks. Conversations overheard on the bus or in...

Faith, dissent and extremism: how Bangladesh is struggling to stay secular

Dec 09, 2016 11:47 am UTC| Insights & Views Life Politics Law

The recent violent attacks on a Hindu temple in Bangladeshs Netrokona district, and previous assaults on temples and homes in October in Brahmanbaria are a troubling illustration of Bangladeshs struggle to protect two of...

To house its poorest, Brazil must go beyond home ownership -- and look abroad for inspiration

Dec 09, 2016 11:44 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

São Paulos mayor Fernando Haddad has a lot to finish up before he hands over Brazils biggest city to the incoming mayor, João Dória, on December 31, 2016. One urgent task: finally passing his...