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Hungary

Euroviews. It’s about the economy, and immigration, stupid | View

Hungary's government responds to a writer who claimed Viktor Orban is dragging the country into darkness.

Egypt

Euroviews. EU indulgence of Sisi’s brutal tactics is fueling instability ǀ View

Time and again, Western leaders have chosen either to endorse Sisi’s régime or to accept it implicitly. The result is the endorsement of brutal tactics which are fuelling instability in Sinai.

Hungary

Euroviews. I knew Orbán when he started his political journey; where it’s taken him terrifies me ǀ View

Kis, the philosopher and first chairman of the true liberal party in post-1989 Hungary (the Free Democrats), described Orbán as a “spoilt kid” because he was almost sick with a desperation for power. That sickness which has already infected the country must not be allowed to spread to Europe.

North Korea

Euroviews. A North Korea deal that benefits Trump's ambitions could be terrible for America ǀ View

The operative question is whether Trump will give away too much in Hanoi just to get an agreement to trumpet.

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USA

Euroviews. The Oscars finally felt fun again and not even 'Green Book' could ruin it ǀ View

We may be witnessing the dawn of a new and very improved Academy Awards ceremony.

USA

Euroviews. Burnout is very real. Here's why some people think it's fake ǀ View

The message that we can work harder and be better at everything leaves us feeling that we are servants rather than masters of our work.

World News

Euroviews. The week that was: ‘the measure of a man is what he does with power'

We bring you our weekly View round-up of all the hot topics driving debate across Europe and beyond over the last seven days.

Iran

Euroviews. Leaders continue to be idealistic with the Iranian regime ǀ View

European leaders seem blind to reality in pursuit of idealistic goals, labouring under the false hope that Iran will moderate its behaviour in return for economic aid.

USA

Euroviews. How Ariana Grande beat The Beatles' 55-year chart record ǀ View

The young artist's savvy and changes to the charts that reflect what people listen allowed her to break the band's long-held record.

Nigeria

Euroviews. The success of Africa’s biggest democracy isn’t a priority for the EU

Although the EU has deployed an election observation mission to Nigeria, its political leadership has kept its distance. With the success of Africa’s biggest democracy at risk, the EU can do more to ensure free and fair elections take place.

USA

Euroviews. Digital assistants like Siri hurt women. Silicon Valley doesn't care

So often, the solutions to problems created by Big Tech are complex and elusive. This one isn’t.

USA

Euroviews. Bernie Sanders had it easy in 2016. That won't happen in 2020 ǀ View

The media didn't consider him a real contender the last time, so what press he got was largely positive. That's about to change.

USA

Euroviews. Why Is This Happening? How to block Big Tech with Kashmir Hill ǀ View

How soon after waking up do you check your phone? Do you compulsively refresh your Twitter feed? Can you find your way around without Google Maps? There are many obvious and tactile ways in which Silicon Valley has its hooks in our everyday lives.

USA

Euroviews. Trump's emergency may have laid the groundwork for impeachment ǀ View

Abuse of presidential authority was one of the Articles of Impeachment against Nixon. This president could be next.

World News

Euroviews. The week that was: people behind the headlines are the real stories

We bring you our weekly round-up of the View opinion articles that have been driving debate across Europe and beyond over the last seven days.

USA

Euroviews. Trump's border emergency declaration will cost more than money ǀ View

The president's plan upends the constitution, which is far more dangerous for our democracy than any caravan heading for the border.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Brexit is destroying my right to embrace my Irish identity ǀ View

The Good Friday Agreement is fast becoming a casualty of a flawed Brexit strategy and government failure to honour a UN-back bilateral treaty. And the people of Northern Ireland are the ones suffering because of it.

USA

Euroviews. James Cameron's latest epic is ambitious and beautiful — but ultimately hollow ǀ View

When it comes to the technical elements, fans of Cameron are going to get their money’s worth. It’s just too bad the plot isn’t worthy of the innovation.

Saudi Arabia

Euroviews. The world has not forgotten about Saudi women behind bars ǀ View

The European Parliament agreed a resolution condemning the detention and torture of women activists in Saudi Arabia. Now is the time for action. The world should not turn its back on wrongfully imprisoned women like Eman Al Nafjan.

World News

Euroviews. Spanish democracy guarantees Catalan leaders a fair trial ǀ View

Spanish democracy took root following turbulent times. It is this belief in freedom and the rule of law that ensures all Spanish citizens get a fair trial, including pro-independence leaders from Catalonia.