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The social democratic magazine Kontrast.at covers current political events, both in Austria and in the rest of the world. We view society, state and economy from a progressive, emancipatory point of view. Kontrast casts the gaze of social justice on the world.

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Portugal Introduces Nationwide €20 Train Ticket for Unlimited Travel

Portugal plans to introduce a new €20 monthly train ticket, allowing residents to travel on all trains across the country. This initiative aims to...

“No One Pays Less Tax Than Billionaires” – Renowned Economist Zucman Calls for a Global Wealth Tax

The richest people pay the least taxes. What sounds like a story from the Middle Ages is a reality in 2024. We spoke with...

Gas Price Cap, Rent Controls, and Affordable Food: Why Spain’s Economy is Booming

While the economy in some EU countries is stagnating and even slipping into recession, Spain’s economy is showing rapid growth. Spain’s socialist Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez,...

Former Coal City Becomes Climate Leader: Bottrop’s Energy Transition

The energy transition—shifting from coal, oil, and gas to renewable energy—only works if everyone can participate. Bottrop, a city in western Germany, shows how...

Complete success for the 4-day week in South Africa: 90% of companies want to keep it

South Africa has become the latest in a long list of 4-day week trialists. Here, the test run was a complete success. Not only...

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Clean Air, More Bikes, Fewer Deaths: How Paris Is Reinventing Itself

Just a few years ago, Paris was known for...

Citizens Save Their Town: Brewery, Sauna, and Cultural Center Run by the People

While many small towns are losing their last pub,...

Austria Moves to Cap Rents and Rethinks the Rental System

While many countries struggle to contain housing costs, Austria...

3 Cars, 22 Families: Rural Carsharing That Works

In the Bavarian village of Amerang, distances are long...
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