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The six state that EU competitiveness has seriously deteriorated. This would be the direct result of Brussels decisions taken during Commissioner Frans Timmermans ‘reign’ on the basis of ideology rather than facts’.

Six EU countries demand revision of climate policy: ‘Ideological dogmatism harms our industry’

Six European heads of government have called on Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to review the current EU climate policy.

The Bondi Beach massacre and the Manchester attacks are stark reminders that antisemitism is not confined to online rhetoric or political debate. It manifests in real-world violence. Treating it as a fringe problem, or dismissing it as mere “political criticism”, is dangerously complacent. European governments must recognise antisemitism as a national security concern.

Bondi Beach shootings: Antisemitism the Canary in the Mine for Europe

Growing violence against Jews, chants of “global intifada”, bias at the BBC, and Eurovision boycotts all highlight a broader erosion of European liberal values.

Integrating new and emerging capabilities into joint planning and agreeing with their American counterparts on clear, consistent strategic messaging should be priorities for Europe. Without this alignment, mixed signals could inadvertently undermine deterrence efforts.

Unpacking Europe’s Deterrence Dilemmas

The debate on the future of European deterrence has intensified, as NATO allies seek to balance three key aims. Going forward, they will need to cooperate more deeply to craft a coherent strategy for confronting new threats.

The overpowering role of the U.S. economy, if run by a nationalist, is similarly harmful to much of the world. Maybe there are workarounds, but they too are longer term and meanwhile it is what it is.

From a Rule-Based World to a Ruler-Based One?

How the erosion of the rule of law is reshaping global order.

As of the latest published results (Q2 2025), the euro area’s general government gross debt-to-GDP ratio reached 88.2%, up from 87.7% in the previous quarter. A similar movement was observed across the EU, where the ratio rose from 81.5% to 81.9%, indicating a continued, albeit modest, increase in sovereign debt levels.

Decoding Europe’s Debt Puzzle

As we approach the final days of 2025, we find ourselves closer to 2050 than to the year 2000 - a realisation that, from a time perspective, feels both unsettling and fascinating!

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