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The EU is taking the first of many bureaucratic steps towards sanctions, but it won’t deter Warsaw from its anti-democratic path

The Law and Justice party’s enduring popularity after a year in power should serve as a warning for liberals across Europe

Nobody needs a strong liberal movement more than ethnic minorities. Less attention on identity politics and more on socioeconomic problems can help them win again

Nigeria’s president was elected a year ago promising to tackle Boko Haram, corruption and a struggling economy. But real results have yet to materialise

People voted for change and expectations are high from the new president

The picture over the past two decades is one of vast improvement in attitudes — thanks to economic gains and greater cultural openness

You don’t have to be a great man to be a great president

There is reason to believe that Nigeria’s new president may actually bring some modesty to the role. And if that happens, the public will take notice

They must not sugar-coat reality because that reality can explode on their face at any time

Despite the crisis, Europeans should not forget how great their continent is

In his first 100 days Muhammadu Buhari has taken on corruption, but still needs to convince on Boko Haram