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is a writer and reporter for DW (Deutsche Welle).
Bercow Bombshell Creates Even More Brexit Drama

Eye on Europe

Britain descends into constitutional chaos as the Speaker blocks another vote on May’s twice-defeated deal. 

Brexit: Will May’s Gamble Pay Off?

Eye on Europe

With British politics disintegration, a Brexit delay is becoming more likely.

High Noon: May’s Toughest Brexit Battle Begins

Eye on Europe

British Prime Minister Theresa May is yet again fighting for her political life as she seeks to persuade the British parliament to back her Brexit deal.

Brexit Plan Mayday? Maybe Not

Eye on Europe

British Prime Minister Theresa May could still get her Brexit deal through Parliament.

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Out Now: May/June 2020 Issue



+++ The coronavirus crisis has brought Europe and the rest of the world to a standstill. What are the effects of the pandemic on international affairs? The future of the EU depends on how it handles the crisis, argues Daniela Schwarzer. Much is riding on the German EU presidency. David Goodhart makes the case for a retreat from hyperglobalization, and Richard Sennett foresees big changes coming to our way of life; Efi Koutsokosta profiles Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis; Noah Gordon, in his Carbon Critical column, points out that solar, like oil, has its overcapacity problems; and much more +++

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