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— Today’s European headlines are dominated by military spending, shifting budget priorities, transatlantic tensions, economic security, and social justice issues. Many newspapers highlight an increasing divergence between European and American policies, reflecting broader geopolitical shifts.
2025 German Elections
— Germany’s youth vote has taken a dramatic turn, with first-time voters flocking to both the hard left and far right in record numbers, while the CDU/CSU emerges as the largest party in an election set to reshape the nation’s political landscape.
Opinion Polls
— Nearly half of Britons support a European army, signalling openness to defence cooperation despite Brexit. However, scepticism over military funding and Europe’s security without U.S. backing highlights lingering strategic concerns.
UK Politics
— The Home Office has axed Lord Walney’s adviser role following pressure from campaigners over conflicts of interest, highlighting concerns about industry influence on policy and marking a win for transparency advocates.
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.
Long-Read
— National populism, fuelled by media-backed disinformation, anti-immigrant rhetoric, and libertarian ideologies, threatens democracies globally by eroding institutions, fostering fear, and exploiting divisions.
Censorship
— Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes has left The Washington Post following the newspaper’s decision to withhold her satirical cartoon targeting Jeff Bezos and other tech moguls’ perceived deference to Donald Trump.
UK Politics
— Reform UK’s membership has surged to over 100,000, overtaking the Conservatives. A new study reveals a predominantly older, middle-class, and online-savvy base deeply aligned with Nigel Farage’s populist leadership and right-wing values.
EU Citizens
— The Home Office’s decision to enforce a digital-only immigration status for migrants from 31 December 2024 has sparked widespread concern, with advocacy group the3million warning of potential chaos and exploitation for vulnerable individuals.
Petition
— A petition urges the UK Government to mandate UKHSA to monitor and report healthcare-related COVID-19 infections, enhancing data-driven infection control strategies to protect vulnerable populations and improve healthcare safety.
Royal Mail
— The UK government has approved Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s £5.3 billion acquisition of Royal Mail’s parent company, IDS, safeguarding universal service obligations while raising public and political concerns over foreign ownership.
UK Politics
— New revelations expose former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s contentious relationship with Queen Elizabeth II regarding the prorogation of Parliament in 2019 and his handling of constitutional matters during his time in Downing Street.
US Politics
— Elon Musk’s growing influence as Donald Trump’s advisor raises concerns among free speech advocates, who argue Musk’s prosecution threats against critics may stifle dissent and jeopardise First Amendment protections.
What The Experts Say
— Donald Trump’s re-election signals potential setbacks for global climate ambitions, yet some experts believe the momentum towards renewables and the green economy will persist, challenging Trump’s fossil fuel focus.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Donald Trump has defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election in a highly contested race. Trump’s win underscores a broader shift to the right in American politics.
Conservative Leadership Contest
— Kemi Badenoch, the first Black woman to lead the Conservative Party, takes over from Rishi Sunak after their disastrous electoral defeat. With her culture war ideology and controversial views, she pledges yet another attempt at renewal to regain public support.
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