After COVID, the EU needs a new approach to China
The pandemic has proved a turning point for China's foreign policy and public relations. Brussels should reciprocate.
Australia’s 2025 Budget Binge: Labor Bets Big Before the Ballot
Mace | 25th March 2025 | Uncategorised
Labor’s 2025 federal budget delivers tax cuts, energy rebates and health spending aimed at easing cost-of-living pressure. With an election looming, the government is banking on short-term relief to shore up voter support.
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Europe’s risk aversion affects the whole world
From digital policy to transport, the EU's overly prescriptive approach to risk is unwise and costly.
The Streaming Wars: European culture could be a major step towards recovery
Politicians across the bloc ought to remember the films and series they enjoyed during lockdown – and support their continental producers.
To Europeans, America is back. The US wants something in return
If it is not possible to renew transatlantic vows under Biden, chances are that it will not happen under his successor either.
Treaty change can secure post-Covid reform for the EU
The upcoming Conference on the Future of Europe must avoid becoming a mere publicity stunt, when the bloc needs drastic change.
COVID Recovery Fund challenged in European Courts
If the Constitutional Court decides to proceed with the case, it could delay the roll out of the Coronavirus Recovery Fund for months
What if there isn’t a path forward for Keir Starmer?
Keir Starmer became leader of the Labour party just under a year ago. He isn’t doing great; he isn’t doing terribly either, but few seem to believe he…
Meditations in an Emergency: Whitehall during COVID
An Institute for Government report diagnosed Whitehall’s mixed success during the coronavirus pandemic. Its lead author said making the necessary changes will be no mean feat.
Who backs who in the modern Conservative party?
In her latest Jackdaw circular, Marie Le Conte observes a rare ceasefire in Tory backbench alliances. Will it hold?
The APPG for One Punch Assaults should tread lightly
Mandatory minimum sentencing is an unwise aspect of considerations made by the MPs’ lobby group led by Dehenna Davison, argues Bill Bowkett
