17 Jan 2025 - 12:00am

Can Bayrou’s government survive? The cost of clinging on is considerable

Christopher Bickerton

13.01

Why Europe fears free speech A war of repression is under way

Wolfgang Munchau

08.01

Jean-Marie Le Pen poisoned French politics Provocations were his stock in trade

Julian Jackson

07.01

How the Left betrayed Charlie Hebdo They put piety over progress

Andrew Hussey

02.01

Why Trump won’t end the war in Ukraine Russia has the upper hand

Thomas Fazi

01.01

How Europe crashed its car industry Short-sighted policy gave China the upper hand

Helen Thompson

26.12

The scandals haunting Pope Francis Scheming cardinals are sharpening their knives

Damian Thompson

23.12

Who governs Georgia? The nation is torn between Russia and the West

David Patrikarakos

20.12

The Leopard holds a warning for Europe Will the Continent wake from its torpor?

Brendan Simms

20.12

Why Irish mumming endures The troupes united communities

Alexander Poots

18.12

How China burned German industry Nationalism will rise from the ashes

Sam Dunning

17.12

The triumph of Gisèle Pelicot She refused to be stripped of her humanity

Mary Harrington