These recent polls are ones that ten years ago – or on say June 9th 2016 – nobody would have imagined possible, and they are polls whose outcomes were brought about by Boris Johnson and yet he has no framework for that.
His emotional nature could turn out to be an asset. It will provide the creativity and determination to overcome groupthink and vested interests. Provided he learns how to keep his coalition’s feathers unruffled.
It’s certainly a case for the nations of Europe to take full responsibility for the defence of their own continent, but the very last thing we need is for the EU to lead the process. In fact, it’s hard to think of an organisation less suited to the task.
Merkel bowed out with her reputation at a high, Scholz would inherit the consequences, which relate to the difficulty of running a country that is both Europe’s car industry powerhouse and its most radically environmentalist large country.
Our party’s contract with the people has been grotesquely distorted by politicians across the spectrum who behave as if they believe the government is responsible for improving every aspect of life.
In modern societies, Gen Z’s technological talent is considered one of its greatest strengths. Nevertheless, this proficiency must not blind us to the fact that being chronically online creates distinct vulnerabilities.
The fundamentals of our democracy are strong: voters continue to take pride in their community, to respect their neighbours, and to want Britain to be an outgoing, self-confident country that plays its part on the world stage.
As Europe turns to the right and a Trump return looms over the White House, Britain bucks the trend by appearing to be heading for a Labour government.
Racist opposition to immigration, notably in the former East Germany, does not mean reputable opposition is impossible.
Ministers must grasp that this new one will be even more disposed to conduct its foreign policy through the EU.
It is worth noting the lack of a German, and therefore European, consensus on the foreign policy challenges facing the West, particularly on Russia and China.
A traffic light coalition? A Jamaica coalition? Who knows? What’s certain is that the CDU/CSU is struggling amidst a fragmenting landscape.
Here in Britain, the two main parties are being punished by voters for tearing up their Brexit commitments.
If two men are in a car, and the passenger says to the driver: “Look out! You’re going to crash,” he is shouting out the second, not the first.
The Tories’ approach to policy is and has been too often – name policies at random until one sticks. A competent politician knows why their policy rests upon sound principles and why those principles are right.