John Lichfield

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OPINION: This is a 1938 moment for Europe, but the war will be a trade war

European leaders sending their troops to Greenland has - writes political columnist John Lichfield - called Donald Trump's bluff when it comes to military conflict. Instead the continent faces the prospect of a long and brutal trade war.

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OPINION: Trump's win spells crisis for Europe, but it could save the EU

The return of Donald Trump to the White House may be catastrophic for US democracy. It could be even more destructive for Europe, writes John Lichfield.

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OPINION: Europe's open borders are precious, but they are under threat

As countries within the EU reintroduce checks on their Schengen zone borders, columnist John Lichfield looks at why this threat to the 'invisible achievement' of open borders matters to the whole of Europe.

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OPINION: The Franco-German 'couple' is crucial to the EU but the relationship is in trouble

As the French and German leaders celebrate 60 years of friendship, John Lichfield looks at a troubled past and an uncertain future for the EU's power couple.

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OPINION: European governments were cautious on AstraZeneca vaccines but they were neither stupid nor 'political'

It is the best of decisions and the worst of decisions. Everyone can claim to be right. Everyone is partly wrong, writes John Lichfield on the pausing of the AstraZeneca vaccination campaign across Europe.