War in Ukraine
— Volodymyr Zelensky’s approval jumped 10% after a tense White House meeting with Donald Trump last week. Ukrainians rally behind him, viewing U.S. rhetoric as a challenge to their sovereignty. His next diplomatic moves are crucial.
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European Union
— EU leaders have agreed in principle to boost defence spending amid U.S. pressure and Trump’s Ukraine stance. Funding remains contentious, while Macron proposes extending France’s nuclear deterrent over the EU.
Front Pages
— Stay ahead of the curve with your daily briefing on the must-read headlines from across Europe. From the UK to France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and beyond — this is your essential guide to the front pages shaping the conversation today.
Russia's Menace
— Poland plans mandatory military training for all adult men to boost defence amid regional tensions. PM Donald Tusk aims for a 500,000-strong force, increased defence spending, and potential treaty withdrawals.
American Isolationism
— Eighty-five years apart, Charles de Gaulle and Volodymyr Zelensky, fighting for their nations’ survival, defied US isolationism and challenged Roosevelt and Trump, highlighting the deep-rooted ‘America First’ approach in US foreign policy and its far-reaching impact on global conflicts.
UK Politics
— The populist radical right is rising across Europe, challenging mainstream parties. Germany’s “firewall” isolates them, while others debate co-opting or confronting them. Centre-left parties must resist imitation, while centre-rights face a strategic dilemma.
UK Politics
— Dozens of former Conservative special advisers now work for major corporations, raising concerns over lobbying, privileged access, and weak regulatory enforcement. Transparency campaigners demand an urgent overhaul of lobbying rules.
TODAY+
— Today’s European front pages highlight the EU’s massive defence spending surge, economic shifts from ECB rate cuts, and political tensions, with Ukraine at the centre of diplomatic and military recalibrations across Europe.
Front Pages
— Stay ahead of the curve with your daily briefing on the must-read headlines from across Europe. From the UK to France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and beyond — this is your essential guide to the front pages shaping the conversation today.
France-Russia Relationship
— Emmanuel Macron rebuked Vladimir Putin, dismissing the Kremlin’s nuclear rhetoric and exposing Russia’s war ambitions. At an EU emergency summit, he advocated for a European nuclear shield amid uncertainty within NATO, urging stronger defence as tensions with Russia escalate.
European Union
— After a fraught White House meeting, European leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine, planning €800bn (£670m) in defence spending. The EU’s “ReArm Europe” plan reduces U.S. dependency, bolstering security and economic resilience.
TODAY+
— Today’s European front pages are dominated by the US decision to halt intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, Trump's strategic shift and its impact on Kyiv’s war efforts, and the EU move toward military self-reliance as concerns grow over European defense capabilities.
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— Stay ahead of the curve with your daily briefing on the must-read headlines from across Europe. From the UK to France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and beyond — this is your essential guide to the front pages shaping the conversation today.
Opinion Polls
— In the latest opinion polls, Labour remains ahead, but Reform UK is rapidly gaining, overtaking the Conservatives. Growing right-wing discontent fuels Reform’s rise, while the Tories struggle to regain support under Kemi Badenoch’s leadership.
TODAY+
— Today's European press is focused on Trump's abrupt suspension of military aid to Ukraine. European leaders are urgently seeking ways to counterbalance US disengagement. The trade war is escalating. In the UK, there is widespread outrage over JD Vance’s comments about British troops.
Front Pages
— Stay ahead of the curve with your daily briefing on the must-read headlines from across Europe. From the UK to France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and beyond — this is your essential guide to the front pages shaping the conversation today.
