Lula has won a historic fourth term, a hopeful signal that the far right can be defeated at the ballot box. Regine Schönenberg explains what drove this comeback, the challenges civil society faces, and what Europe should prioritise now.

The majority of respondents want a Europe that is more independent of the US and forges new international partnerships. There is also broad support for a stronger European economy, even if this comes at a higher cost. These are among the findings of this year’s edition of our study on Germany’s role in the EU.