Security Over Economics in a War-Torn World
The G7 meeting in France is best understood not as a photo-op for seven wealthy democracies, but as a stress test of the Western order itself. It exposed two realities at once:
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Starmer’s Balancing Act: Stability vs. Urgency
Britain’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, is confronting a moment that tests not only his leadership but also his political durability. With murmurs of dissent growing louder within his party and questions emerging
The Silent Jobs Squeeze Stalking Europe’s Next Generation
Europe’s labour market is in the odd position of feeling both too tight and too slack at the same time. Employers complain of chronic labour and skills shortages, yet millions of Europeans
Britons Rethink Brexit as Immigration Policies Backfire
Nearly a decade after voting to “take back control” of their borders, a growing number of Britons now say they preferred the immigration system that existed before Brexit. According to new polling
The EU’s Encryption Stalemate: When Fighting Child Abuse Collides with Digital Freedom
The European Union’s long-gestating plan to combat online child sexual abuse material (CSAM) has hit another wall — and the reasons why reveal something profound about Europe’s digital politics. What began as
Macron’s Search for France’s Next Prime Minister Turns Into a Political Drama
France’s most prestigious short-term job is back on the market. President Emmanuel Macron is expected to name a new prime minister by Friday evening, following the resignation of Sébastien Lecornu’s government on
Russia’s Shadow Fleet Continues to Pollute European Waters Despite Sanctions
Oil slicks from Russian-linked tankers continue to stain Europe’s waters, revealing a growing environmental threat and exposing the limits of Western sanctions aimed at reining in Moscow’s so-called “shadow fleet.” An investigation
How Keir Starmer’s Trade Gamble With Washington Is Coming Undone
When Keir Starmer and Donald Trump clasped hands amid the pageantry of a royal carriage procession and a fighter jet flyover in London earlier this year, both men sold their May trade
Can the Digital Euro Save Europe’s Monetary Sovereignty?
As bronzed Eurocrats return from their August holidays and the corridors of Brussels fill once again with lobbyists, a surprising player has joined the fray this fall: the European Central Bank (ECB).
From TikTok to Turmoil: Why Britain’s Young Voters Are Losing Faith
Four and a half thousand miles away in Nepal, Gen Z protestors recently toppled their government in just 48 hours. Their anger at corruption and nepotism, channeled by TikTok influencers and amplified
Trump’s Ukraine Pivot: Breakthrough or Bluff?
Donald Trump’s latest declaration that Ukraine can win the war and reclaim all lost territory has left diplomats and allies both elated and wary. The statement, issued on Truth Social after his
Brussels Moves to Scrap Europe’s Most Hated Internet Law
If you’ve ever felt irritated by a website nagging you to “accept cookies” before showing you content, you’re not alone. The European Union is now considering scrapping the very rule that unleashed
Hack Attack Halts Europe’s Airports
A cyberattack disrupted operations at several major European airports on Saturday, including Brussels Airport and London’s Heathrow, causing flight delays and cancellations. The attack targeted the service provider for the check-in and
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