For more than a decade, the European Union has struggled to develop a coherent and credible migration policy. Despite repeated promises of comprehensive reform, the Union continues to respond to migration crises in an ad hoc and reactive manner. While migratory pressure on Europe’s external borders has become increasingly intertwined with geopolitical tensions, the EU…
Thousands of Moroccans attempted to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta within hours, under circumstances that continue to raise questions. Between social unrest, rumors, apparent security lapses, and diplomatic tensions, this episode goes far beyond a simple migration issue. It forces us to examine Moroccans’ relationship with their future, how institutions function, and the explanations…
Andy Burnham has pledged his government will be “relentless” in curbing the number of people arriving in the UK on small boats. The prime minister said progress had been made and the government was “changing the whole approach”, with enforcement officers tackling people-smuggling gangs doubled on both sides of the Channel. “People want to see…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Gianni Infantino’s future as president of football’s governing body is in serious doubt after he pulled the plug on a divisive plan to spin out a new commercial entity from Fifa and sell a stake…
Elon Musk’s long interview with the editor of the Economist is as good a representation as any of the current clash between two worlds. In one corner, the editor of an 182-year-old news organisation which promotes economic liberalism and freedom. In the other, the world’s first trillionaire, who spreads misinformation to his hundreds of millions…
Following Farage’s difficulties, Labour is also now losing fewer of its 2024 voters to Reform. But the same is true of the Conservatives, whose loss of support to Reform in the polls during this Parliament has always been much greater than that suffered by Labour. Far from suffering from a Burnham bounce, Kemi Badenoch’s party…
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is on Bayern Munich’s shortlist to replace Harry Kane, while Newcastle United are considering a move for AFC Bournemouth and USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s summer grades | Women’s grades Trending rumors Manchester…
In these days of extreme weather events, it seems odd to say that the US needs a big landslide. But a landslide defeat for President Donald Trump in November’s midterm elections is exactly what is required if the country is to start reversing his deliberate and rapid erosion of its democracy. The respected Varieties of…
By Isaac Hammouch Democracies are not measured solely by their economic prosperity, technological achievements, or political stability. Above all, they are judged by their ability to protect the most vulnerable, uphold fundamental freedoms, and safeguard the dignity of every human being. That is precisely why the events that unfolded in Berlin during the Pride March…
Here is the complete English translation of the article, maintaining a formal, precise, and journalistic tone: Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, Future President of FIFA? A Hypothesis Reflecting the Shifting Balance of Global Football Could the next president of FIFA be named Nasser Al-Khelaïfi? This question is gradually entering debates surrounding the future of international football governance. Although…
