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Trump Canada

S Shona Murray: Why the EU should seize the chance to build a closer alliance with Canada

Shona Murray says that growing tensions with the US make deeper EU-Canada cooperation an opportunity Europe should not squander.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Ed Miliband statement

Shona Murray: West can no longer ignore the grave transgressions perpetrated by Israeli state

Twelve countries, including key Israel allies, announced they would ban trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank this week

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Obit Mladic

S Shona Murray: Ratko Mladic’s state honours in Serbia are a warning for Europe

The honouring of Ratko Mladic comes as far-right movements gain ground across Europe and international justice faces growing pressure

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Canada Tariffs

Shona Murray: Mark Carney and Canada has shown Europe how to say no to Donald Trump

Ottawa’s confrontation with Donald Trump offers Brussels an opportunity to rethink its dependence on Washington and strengthen ties with Canada

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Trump

Shona Murray: Trump’s attack on the ICC is testing Europe’s commitment to international justice

Trump’s sanctions against ICC officials are testing Europe’s commitment to international justice as pressure mounts on the court

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Shona Murray: The EU has imposed sanctions on Russia, yet they fail to do so on Israel

Shona Murray: The EU has imposed sanctions on Russia, yet they fail to do so on Israel

This week the EU rightfully proudly announced the passage of the 21st sanctions package against Russia. Yet the banning trade with Israeli settlements has yet to happen

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Canada G7 Rubio

Shona Murray: Why the US move against the International Criminal Court should alarm the world

Shona Murray says efforts to weaken the International Criminal Court threaten accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Shona Murray: Ireland must act on Aughinish alumina exports to Russia

Shona Murray: Ireland must act on Aughinish alumina exports to Russia

Shona Murray argues Ireland should work with the EU to end alumina exports that could support Russia's war effort

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Labour leadership

Shona Murray: Why the EU is moving on while Britain still wrestles with Brexit

As Britain changes prime minister again, Brussels is focused on practical cooperation rather than another grand Brexit reset

Sat, 27 Jun, 2026

G7 summit

Shona Murray: Europe left dealing with the mess from a war it never chose

Donald Trump rightfully pointed out that it’s Europe — as opposed to the US — which has suffered greater economic losses from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026