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John Kampfner

  • John Kampfner
    Time for Europe to find the courage to face new realities

    The fawning, royal invites and ‘daddy’ talk typify a union that has rarely shown unity or strength, and is now paying the price

    Sun, 11 Jan 2026

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    Merz has promised rapid action after a false start. On day one he hotfooted it to Paris

    With the AfD waiting in the wings, Germany’s new chancellor will need to hit the ground running

    Sat, 10 May 2025

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