Free Speech
— A French researcher was expelled from the US after border officers found messages criticising Trump’s policies.
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War in Ukraine
— Donald Trump claims to be brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine after talks with Zelensky and Putin. A partial ceasefire is discussed, but political manoeuvring and conflicting demands may hinder progress.
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.
Benefit Reforms
— Labour’s welfare reforms, framed as a “moral mission,” tighten benefit eligibility while promoting work. Critics argue cuts risk poverty, prioritising taxpayer concerns over genuine support, sparking debate on morality in welfare policy.
Benefit Reforms
— Labour’s welfare cuts spark outrage, but history shows such moves are strategic. By sacrificing party principles, leaders signal fiscal discipline to markets and voters — proving cruelty, ironically, is intentional.
OPINION
— Kemi Badenoch’s delayed Scotland visit exposed Conservative woes, as she patronised voters while pushing right-wing rhetoric. With Labour also shifting right, the political landscape grows increasingly detached from compassion, empathy, and public priorities.
Democracy
— IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Ancient Greece birthed democracy, yet its greatest philosopher, Plato, fiercely opposed it. In The Republic, written around 375BC, he argues that ruling is a skilled trade—one that most people lack. He likens democracy to passengers electing a pilot mid-flight, warning that popularity, not expertise,
OPINION
— Donald Trump claims he’s fulfilling campaign promises, but did voters back every extreme measure? Secret orders, deportations, and Elon Musk’s influence raise concerns. Transparency and trust in governance remain critical.
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.
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.
Democracy
— Plato argued against democracy, comparing leadership to a skilled trade. While democracy can produce unskilled rulers, critics highlight that collective decision-making fosters fairness, inclusivity, and the development of political competence.
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.
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.
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.
Welfare System
— Keir Starmer’s government plans cuts to sickness and disability benefits, despite evidence such austerity harms vulnerable people. Critics argue work conditions, not welfare, hinder employment. The government’s proposed reforms face strong opposition.
Welfare System
— Keir Starmer’s aid cuts to boost military spending mark a pivotal moment for Labour, challenging its progressive values. Critics see it as betraying core principles, echoing past controversial decisions on global conflicts.
