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Croatia in the Eurozone: Russia greatest weapon in Europe? | View

Croatia’s adoption of the euro would be an unmitigated disaster, punishing a country whose judiciary suffers from entrenched corruption that is being exploited to extend Russian influence in Europe.

USA

Euroviews. How the whitewashing of Dr. King's legacy enables America's casual racists | View

Praise for Dr. King highlights a difficult truth: His legacy has become as segregated as the country he tried to heal.

World News

Euroviews. The week that was: exploring what’s hidden below the surface | View

Our weekly round-up brings you all the opinions that have been driving debate across Europe and further afield over the last seven days.

World News

Euroviews. Davos elites need to reassure us about our tech-focused future | View

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution takes shape and the surge of Artificial Intelligence gathers pace, the world elites meeting at Davos need to seek to reassure those who most fear our common technological future to avoid people falling under the spell of populism.

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Greece

Euroviews. The EU must now honour its commitments to North Macedonia | View

Now that it looks certain the Greek parliament will ratify its neighbour's name change, the EU must help to transform the western Balkans by honouring its accession commitments to North Macedonia.

USA

Euroviews. Washington continues to underestimate Trump at its peril | View

Trump is an opportunist, but it is his beliefs — and not a thirst for power — that drive him.

USA

Euroviews. True Detective season 3 is a welcome return to season 1's dark genius

The new season feels trimmed back — the excess flights of fancy have been toned down — but its world remains a relentlessly dark place.

USA

Euroviews. Trump's shameless use of female pain to sell his border wall | View

The president’s apparent concern this week for the victims of sexual assault and abuse is curious considering his actions.

World News

Euroviews. The week that was: blurred lines between reality and fantasy | View

We bring you our weekly View round-up of all the opinions driving debate across Europe and further afield.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Is a ‘no deal’ Brexit exactly what the UK needs? | View

A 'no deal' outcome to Brexit may be disastrous for the UK but it may be necessary to put its current divisions to bed.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Would the EU welcome a UK U-turn on Brexit? Don't bet on it | View

If Article 50 was revoked or a second referendum gave way to remaining in the EU, would the Union want it? There are many reasons why they shouldn't.

USA

Euroviews. This U.S. Marine probably isn't a spy. Here's why Russia is calling him one | View

The detention in Moscow of the American businessman and former Marine feels like another Russian disinformation campaign.

USA

Euroviews. Trump's wall follows in the footsteps of past authoritarian leaders

From China to Germany, walls have been used for centuries to spread fear, closed-mindedness and isolationism.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Golden Globes disappoint with upsets like 'Green Book.' Here's the silver lining | View

Wins in the Globes' major movie categories can sometimes act as litmus tests for the ceremonies that follow.

USA

Euroviews. Trump's 'I can't hear you' strategy no longer works. Pelosi knows it

The end of majority government means that the GOP will have to abandon a strategy that flouts public opinion.

Spain

Euroviews. The trial of Catalan leaders casts a long shadow over the EU | View

Leaders of the 2017 Catalan independence referendum are facing a combined total of 217 years in prison for inciting rebellion. Defending their rights is in the self-interest of Europe if it wants to remain a leading force for democracy.

USA

Euroviews. Trump's dystopia is nothing like 'Blade Runner' or 'The Running Man'

This version of America has kinder reality television, fewer replicants and far less government media control... so far.

World News

Euroviews. The week that was: goodbye to 2018 but what next for 2019? | View

We bring you our usual weekly round-up, looking back over the last two weeks of debate on View.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Cumberbatch's Brexit movie explores voter anger, and causes some, too

A dramatization of the bitter and divisive mood the campaign unleashed has further fed that fever.

World News

Euroviews. To protect democracy, the EU must improve young people's lives | View

Youth unemployment, poverty and a lack of opportunies are forcing young people to abandon mainstream politics and turn to the allure of populism to make their lives better.