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Policymakers had once hoped that 2022 and 2023 would be a period of economic overhaul. But any opportunity for reform has been obliterated by Vladimir Putin’s energy crisis

The EU should adopt a common policy that gives exiled activists permission to remain, freedom to travel and peace of mind to concentrate on their work. The demand for real news in Russia has never been more intense

Crypto’s reputation has been undermined before. It has collapsed in value repeatedly throughout its lifetime. Now, the implosion of FTX has raised questions about the currency’s future

To make cement that is literally as well as metaphorically green, one firm recruits the services of chlorophyll laden, photosynthesising cyanobacteria

Many were written in the 19th century. Few champion equality and diversity as modern minds might wish—and an improbably large number drip with blood. Time to update them

The question now is what comes next, writes Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s Editor-in-chief

The best sort of surprise for Britain’s economy would reduce inflation while allowing the economy to produce more. An easier trade relationship with the EU or lower energy prices could achieve that