OPINION
— Donald Trump’s rapid executive actions, disregard for constitutional guardrails, and erosion of democracy demand vigilance. Resist disinformation, stay informed, and engage politically, B. Jay Cooper writes. Democracy survives only if we act decisively.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main European newspapers and magazines today... and beyond.
OPINION
— The rise of Reform UK reflects the UK’s political shift to the far-right, driven by nationalist rhetoric, austerity appeals, and billionaire backing, now even threatening Scotland’s self-governance and the future of the NHS.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main European newspapers and magazines today... and beyond.
UK Politics
— The UK’s first voter ID general election in 2024 excluded over half a million voters due to ID issues, disproportionately affecting poorer, younger, and less-educated voters, benefitting the Tories.
Belarus
— Belarus’ Alexander Lukashenko seeks a seventh term in 2025, solidifying his authoritarian rule. His Russia-aligned regime fuels regional tensions, suppresses freedoms, aids Moscow’s military, and weaponises NATO borders, deepening global instability.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main European newspapers and magazines today... and beyond.
Analysis
— The UK faces a diplomatic dilemma as Lord Peter Mandelson’s controversial appointment as ambassador to the US clashes with Trump-era tensions. His credentials impress, but political baggage risks rejection.
COMMENT
— Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration sparks unsettling parallels to dystopian fiction, with his “manifest destiny” rhetoric, Mars ambitions, and frontier ideals raising troubling questions about America’s expansionist and divisive past.
Analysis
— Elon Musk’s controversial ‘salute’, widely perceived as a fascist gesture during inauguration day, has sparked a heated debate. While his supporters argue it was a Roman salute, experts assert that it lacks any historical connection to ancient Rome.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main European newspapers and magazines today... and beyond.
Long-Read
— Elon Musk’s self-radicalisation stems from his reliance on X’s algorithm-curated feed, which amplified far-right narratives, creating a feedback loop that entrenched his beliefs and shaped his radical political discourse.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
OPINION
— Elon Musk’s controversial gesture at Trump’s inauguration sparked accusations of Nazi symbolism, while Trump’s extremist policies and global provocations highlight an alarming shift towards far-right authoritarianism. The world watches anxiously.
Front Pages
— Your daily roundup of the front pages of the main newspapers and magazines today in the UK... and beyond.
OPINION
— On his first day, Donald Trump pardoned January 6 rioters, emboldened extremists, and signed a vague economic order, raising deep concerns about his emboldened presidency and unpredictable future actions.
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