Six weeks inside radical centrism
A daily deep-dive into what the radical centre is, from its founding texts to the decisions Europe faces now: what government can deliver, housing, migration, the future of the EU, growth and climate. Five new articles every day, each one combining an idea from the left, one from the right and one that fits neither.
Week 1
What does “radical centre” actually mean?
Day 1
Interpretation
Halstead and Lind's The Radical Center explained: the founding book of radical centrism
In 2001 Ted Halstead and Michael Lind wrote the blueprint for a radical centre. What they proposed, and what still holds up in Europe.
Interpretation
What is radical centrism? Definition, origins and the difference from moderation
Radical centrism wants deep institutional reform built from the best ideas of left and right. A clear definition, its history and its founding books.
Interpretation
Halstead and Lind vs Mark Satin: radical centrism as blueprint or as temperament
The two founding books of radical centrism agree on more than they admit and split on one big question: where does reform come from?
Interpretation
Swiss health insurance: the European model behind radical centrism's health plan
Halstead and Lind built their health plan on Switzerland. How the Swiss system works today, what voters said in 2024 and what Europe can learn.
Proposal
Capital at birth for Spain: a radical-centre proposal for every newborn's starting stake
Halstead and Lind proposed a nest egg for every newborn. Britain tried it. Here is a version for Spain that learns from what went wrong.
Week 2
Can democratic government still do things?
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Week 3
Housing, the ideal case study
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Week 4
Migration without slogans
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Week 5
What should Europe become?
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Week 6
Growth, climate, community and the final synthesis
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