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Shona Murray: Europe at risk if it does not become a 'genuine federation'

Now that reality of Donald Trumps second administration has set in, Shona Murray asks what should Europe do?

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Russia Ukraine

Russia intensifies assault on critical infrastructure and homes across Kyiv as temperatures plummet

More than 1m Ukrainians are without electricity, water, and heating

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

European Council meeting

Shona Murray: Keir Starmer’s Brexit dilemma as Brussels signals openness to UK return

As Brexit nears its tenth anniversary, Europe is open to Britain again — but London’s political fear is holding it back

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Iran Protests

Shona Murray: EU’s doublethink on Israel undermines its stance on Iranian terror

The EU's response to Iran's repression of its citizens bears a striking contrast to the bloc's actions against Israel over its genocide in Palestine, writes Shona Murray

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026