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Recent years have been a rollercoaster for Europe. Not since the democratic revolutions of 1989 has the continent undergone such profound transformation or experienced so many resounding shocks.Recent years have been a rollercoaster for Europe. Not since the democratic revolutions of 1989 has the continent undergone such profound transformation or experienced so many resounding shocks.
The eurozone crisis, the refugee crisis, the rise of populism, Russia’s conduct in the world, the conflict in Ukraine, Brexit, separatism, globalisation, the impact of new technologies, the spillover effect of chaos in the Middle East and the election of Donald Trump in the US have all created complex new realities. What was once deemed secure in Europe is now being questioned and debate has been reawakened on themes such as identity, democracy, minority rights, gender equality, diversity and fundamental values.The eurozone crisis, the refugee crisis, the rise of populism, Russia’s conduct in the world, the conflict in Ukraine, Brexit, separatism, globalisation, the impact of new technologies, the spillover effect of chaos in the Middle East and the election of Donald Trump in the US have all created complex new realities. What was once deemed secure in Europe is now being questioned and debate has been reawakened on themes such as identity, democracy, minority rights, gender equality, diversity and fundamental values.
People across Europe are taking part in vivid and fascinating discussions that could shape the future. The Guardian wants to explore and host some of this conversation which is why we are launching a new fortnightly series called Europe now.People across Europe are taking part in vivid and fascinating discussions that could shape the future. The Guardian wants to explore and host some of this conversation which is why we are launching a new fortnightly series called Europe now.
The idea is to offer readers a better understanding of what binds Europeans together in all their diversity – but also of what divides them. It will showcase a wide variety of voices involved in all kinds of fields - from culture to economics through politics and the environment, with a keen focus on grassroots movements and the young people involved in them. Activists, thinkers, artists and members of civil society will all be weighing in.The idea is to offer readers a better understanding of what binds Europeans together in all their diversity – but also of what divides them. It will showcase a wide variety of voices involved in all kinds of fields - from culture to economics through politics and the environment, with a keen focus on grassroots movements and the young people involved in them. Activists, thinkers, artists and members of civil society will all be weighing in.
By Europe, of course we mean the countries of the European Union, but not exclusively. The series will feature voices from across the Balkans, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Switzerland, plus Russia and its European neighbours.By Europe, of course we mean the countries of the European Union, but not exclusively. The series will feature voices from across the Balkans, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Switzerland, plus Russia and its European neighbours.
As Britain prepares to leave the EU, we will seek to build bridges and engage more closely with readers throughout Europe and those in the wider world who want to keep in touch with European concerns. We know people across Europe are eager to share insights about a region whose destiny is currently being redefined. We want to offer them the space and opportunity to do that.As Britain prepares to leave the EU, we will seek to build bridges and engage more closely with readers throughout Europe and those in the wider world who want to keep in touch with European concerns. We know people across Europe are eager to share insights about a region whose destiny is currently being redefined. We want to offer them the space and opportunity to do that.
• Natalie Nougayrède is a columnist, leader writer and foreign affairs commentator for the Guardian• Natalie Nougayrède is a columnist, leader writer and foreign affairs commentator for the Guardian
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