By presenting Kirk as a martyr killed by “leftist hate”, conservative leaders across the Atlantic can reaffirm their core narrative: that they are victims, persecuted and silenced by liberal elites
The EU’s external image depends more on history than public relations. To improve it, European leaders need to make sure the history of the future reflects their values
European sentiment, tested by external threats and internal doubts, is finding new life in the Trump era: not in grand declarations, but in a slow, stubborn commitment to endure and move forward
European policymakers face a tough task. While boosting defence spending, they also need to tailor their communication strategies to keep their national publics onside
The sentencing of far-right politician Marine Le Pen for embezzling EU funds will not only change the 2027 race for the French presidency. It also risks emboldening anti-establishment narratives across Europe and the US
The United States’ new attitude to European security undercuts Poland’s long-held Atlanticism—meaning Warsaw must surely recalibrate its own policy
French prime minister Michel Barnier has been ousted following a vote of no confidence. European governments need to demonstrate that, despite France’s internal political turmoil, they maintain a united front in foreign and security policy
The meaning of the European Parliament election result lies not just in voter intention and turnout, but is also deeply linked with the participation of young Europeans
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