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THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: For all the praise that has greeted the government’s new trade arrangements with India and the United States, it is the promise of closer ties – both economic and defensive – with our nearest neighbours that will prove the most valuable and enduring

Visiting Paris and Warsaw, Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke about defence and European unity, marking a shift from his predecessor's policies and aiming for a stronger EU.

When the CDU/CSU and the SPD sealed their coalition agreement to form the next German government, the would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz proudly announced: “Germany is back on track”. Against a backdrop of considerable geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges, the partners wanted to send clear signal not only to the German public,…

Iris Knobloch said the film industry has experienced a lot recently, and hopes it "won’t be paralysed by caution and uncertainty" amid possible tariffs.

The UK spent £53.9 billion on defence in the 2023/24 and the Government has committed to increases in the coming years.

I think a lot of you will agree when I say that e-bikes are cool. Not just because they make climbing hills feel like cheating (in the best way), but because they’re changing how people get around. In Europe especially, they’ve gone from quirky commuter tools to full-blown car replacements…

In an Euroviews exclusive, the leader of Türkiye's Republican People’s Party (CHP) Özgür Özel shares his call for renewed solidarity, shared values, and democratic partnership.

We’re usually the bearer of bad news when we talk about decisions taken by the European Union. But that’s not the case today. While emissions regulations remain just as strict as before, automakers have been granted extra time to meet the new targets for 2025. Instead of being forced to…

While many are familiar with the world’s major religions, numerous lesser-known spiritual paths offer fascinating insights into human belief and the diversity of ways we seek understanding and connection. Here are 12 lesser-known religions, each with its unique traditions and perspectives. 1. Zoroastrianism One of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions,…