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Belgium Europe Summit

Shona Murray: Putin says he does not want war with Europe. His actions tell a different story

Drone incursions, attacks on civilian targets and delays in US weapons deliveries are testing European security and support for Kyiv

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Russia US

Shona Murray: Trump is weakening Ukraine and the ICC — will Europe finally stand up to Washington?

As Washington targets the International Criminal Court and weakens support for Ukraine, Shona Murray asks whether Europe will challenge Trump

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump

Shona Murray: Trump’s deals with Putin are putting all of Europe at risk

Shona Murray says that Donald Trump’s decisions are strengthening Russia, undermining Ukraine and exposing Europe’s dangerous dependence on Washington

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

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Shona Murray: Europe’s housing crisis and AI fears are fuelling anxiety among young people

From student protests to soaring rents and climate threats, Shona Murray looks at the pressures testing Europe’s social contract and democratic future

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Labour Party conference 2026

Shona Murray: Britain left the EU. Now it may be discovering what being on the outside really means

Shona Murray says Britain’s post-Brexit position could limit its influence as geopolitical tensions and energy pressures intensify

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

UN General Assembly Israel

Shona Murray: Netanyahu’s UN speech shows how far the international order has fallen

Netanyahu’s UN address, the Gaza crisis and Europe’s response expose deep questions about international law and the rules-based order

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

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