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Are think tanks the new trend?

Observador27 August 2026 at 16:37

The article analyzes the phenomenon of the growth of think tanks and new right-wing movements, questioning whether these arise genuinely from ideological convictions or from internal power strategies. The text also addresses the alleged reintroduction of nepotism practices in public employment, known as "jobs for the boys," and criticizes the pension situation that remains unresolved, suggesting that these issues reveal complex political dynamics and possible conflicts of interest in governance.

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