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Magdalena Andersson, leader of Sweden’s Social Democratic Party Yesterday’s world order is gone—we need a new, progressive world order that works for everyone. -nk 08:36
18.04.2026

Magdalena Andersson: We need a new world order

08:33
18.04.2026
The debate starts with a look back: the old world order no longer exists, and the era of free trade is over. Magdalena Andersson, leader of Sweden’s Social Democratic Party, makes it clear that a world order is vital to the daily lives of people worldwide, establishing rules for security, trade and the fight against climate change. Yet it is under pressure as never before, due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China’s rise, Trump’s return and wars like the one in Iran.

Katrin Rulle

Progressive approaches for a new world order

08:34
18.04.2026
The next panel is looking at how progressive forces can respond to a changing world order, with panellists including Magdalena Andersson of the Swedish Social Democratic Party, German SPD General Secretary Tim Klüssendorf, Jameson Timba of the Citizens’ Coalition for Change in Zimbabwe, Wayne Swan, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, and Paulina Vodanovic of the Socialist Party of Chile. Machris Cabreros from the Progressive Alliance is moderating the session. The focus is on international cooperation, democratic resilience and how progressive politics can give people a new sense of direction in a fragmented world. -fw

Katrin Rulle

Kapitel

Digital democracy and AI

Concluding that we need rules - and courage as well

08:04
18.04.2026
Can we sum up the debate in one line? presenter Lago Moreno asks. Minister to the President Bolaños calls for clear rules, international cooperation among influential stakeholders, and criminal legal measures to combat deepfakes to protect the most vulnerable. Francesca Bria warns that regulation alone is not enough, saying right now, Europe is fostering its own dependence and needs alternative digital infrastructures. Cecilia Rikap calls for political courage, warning that the companies running platforms pose are a real threat to democracy. Together, we must create rules, invest in infrastructure and empower citizens. -nk

Katrin Rulle