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Imagine what Sir Keir Starmer might say if he were to come out in favour of reversing the damage done to Britain by Brexit…
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How universities can avoid cancellation
Academic institutions, such as Leipzig University, must learn how to stand firm and not let intimidation become routine
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Navalny’s daughter will haunt Putin
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Has Notre Dame lost too much?
The success of Notre Dame’s comeback depends on whether we view it as an architectural gem or a functional religious building
The day John Prescott gave a speech to the sea
In paying their tributes, many people are still underestimating the former deputy prime minister
James Beattie and his timeless cello
The forgotten Scottish philosopher’s legacy resurfaced last week when his historic cello was played for the first time in 220 years
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The ‘trollification’ that happens on X, Elon Musk’s online hellhole, deserves a definition
How to believe in politics
It is time to dispel disbelief and face the grim reality that is unfolding
Biden’s wake-up call to Europe
The Ukraine missile strikes he has permitted won’t change the war – but they must change minds in the EU and UK
Our shameful media, trolling for Trump
The British press featured some bizarre coverage of the US election this week, even by its own standards
The next two months will define Starmer
Donald Trump’s election has called into question the Euro-Atlanticism elements of Labour foreign policy
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This poll shows Starmer is wrong about Europe and the USA
Voters believe our economic future lies with the EU rather than with president Trump
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Agri-food imports and exports have plummeted, and farmers are increasingly concerned
The speech Starmer must give
Imagine what Sir Keir Starmer might say if he were to come out in favour of reversing the damage done to Britain by Brexit…
The new Brexit time bomb
A refresh of EU product safety standards, GPSR, will be a disaster for the UK’s small exporters, with the government little help
Can the European car industry survive?
It’s being outdone by China and has failed to transition to electric vehicles. Can the big manufacturers on the continent go into overdrive? Or are they heading for a crash?
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The Georgian government versus the people
In Tbilisi, weeks of despair have turned into rage as the authoritarian government ignore Georgians’ cries for EU integration
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Ridiculous borrowing, impossible promises and an unwillingness to face reality have led to budget deadlock and talk of a Greek-style financial crisis
Romania’s election chaos
Călin Georgescu is a textbook post-truth politician: a conspiracy theorist, anti-vaxxer, climate change denier, and moon landing sceptic
Inside Norway’s Brexits
The country has twice rejected the chance to join the EU, including in a referendum 30 years ago this week with a 52:48 split. Why did they say no? And how’s it working out for them?
UK soft power failed with Putin – it’s time for the hard option
Britain and Europe are up against an alliance of evil. Now is the time to resist Russia, and for the UK to lead by example
Writing to Putin’s gulag
Following a rise in politically motivated sentences after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, prisoners in Russia and Belarus have come to rely on letters from strangers
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Giving frozen Russian assets to Ukraine would save Zelensky and send a defiant message to Trump
Biden’s wake-up call to Europe
The Ukraine missile strikes he has permitted won’t change the war – but they must change minds in the EU and UK
The next two months will define Starmer
Donald Trump’s election has called into question the Euro-Atlanticism elements of Labour foreign policy
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