Europe

🇪🇺Europe Must Stop Paying Tribute to Washington

The EU’s $1.35 trillion trade and energy concessions to Donald Trump cement Europe’s junior‑partner status. Unless leaders endure short‑term pain, they…

Jul 31 •

Von Der Leyen Surrendered the EU to Trump? What now?

EU–US deal sparks backlash: Did Ursula von der Leyen surrender and hand Trump a strategic victory, and what options remain for Europe?

Jul 29 •

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🇫🇷Macron to Recognise Palestine, Dati Faces Corruption Trial, and French Army Chief Steps Down

France takes a historic step on Palestine, political scandal rocks Paris, and a major change in the French armed forces - plus 50% off French Dispatch…

Jul 27 •

🇪🇺 Why the EU Can’t Afford to Let the Mercosur Trade Deal Fail

Opinion - In a world tilting toward protectionism and geopolitical uncertainty, Europe must seize the rare opportunity for meaningful partnership with…

Jul 17 •

🇪🇺 Post-American Europe, Part III: Building a Citadel of Freedom in a New Geopolitical Age

How the EU can lead through technological sovereignty, competition reform, and a renewed liberal order abroad

Jul 15 •

🇫🇷 While I’m Away: Macron Snubs Farage, EU Crisis Deepens, Russia Targets France

Your favourite newsletter is going on holiday, but here are all of the articles from the week.

Jul 13 •

🇫🇷France is Russia’s “First Enemy in Europe”, Warns Military Chief in Rare Briefing

General Thierry Burkhard warns of a “lasting, close and dimensional threat” as France prepares to counter hybrid warfare theatres, with President Macron…

Jul 11 •

🇪🇺Von der Leyen Survives EU No-Confidence Vote Amid Growing Political Dissent

Backed by centrists and socialists, the Commission President remains in power, but fractures in her pro-European coalition raise questions about her…

Jul 10 •

Dave and Julien talk European sovereignty, Trump's trade war, votes of confidence, and police raiding the far-right

Behind the headlines: defence ambitions, trade disputes, a fragile majority in the European Parliament, and the Rassemblement National gets raided by…

Jul 9 •

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🇪🇺 Post-American Europe, Part II: Nomocracy and the European Model of Democratic Power

How the EU’s rule-based governance offers a viable blueprint for global cooperation in an age of authoritarian resurgence

Jul 8 •

🇬🇧Macron Snubs Farage During UK Visit - and He’s Right to Do So

French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting leaders with real political weight, not poll-chasing populists like Nigel Farage.

Jul 7 •

🇫🇷Le Pen’s Aircon Push, RN’s Legal Woes, Macron vs Iran, and a Youth Rebrand

As Marine Le Pen launches a campaign built on cool air, the RN faces fresh embezzlement charges, Macron warns Iran, and Macron’s youth wing rebrands…

Jul 6 •

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