Opinion & Analysis
The digital euro is coming — and Europe should be afraid of what comes with it
The digital euro risks weakening privacy, distorting banking, and giving governments unprecedented control over everyday economic life.
Why Greece’s recovery depends on deeper EU economic integration
Greece’s post-crisis recovery is closely tied to deeper EU economic integration, shaping investment flows, stability and future growth across Europe.
Why social media bans won’t save our kids
Social media youth safety demands deeper structural change, as bans alone cannot fix platforms built for engagement over child wellbeing.
This one digital glitch is pushing disabled people to breaking point
Disabled digital access barriers reveal how one timed-out form can erase hours of work and block essential daily support.
Japan’s heavy metal-loving Prime Minister is redefining what power looks like
Prime Minister Takaichi leadership challenges gender norms, combining identity, experience, and bold decision-making to inspire women globally.
Why every system fails without a moral baseline
Systems fail when ethics is an afterthought. Embedding moral baseline ensures purpose, function, and integrity remain aligned.
The many lives of Professor Michael Atar
Professor Michael Atar blends medicine, psychotherapy, and innovation, shaping healthcare, diagnostics, and social connection platforms worldwide.
Britain is finally having its nuclear moment – and it’s about time
Zion Lights says aligned policy, investment and public opinion now position Britain for a long-awaited, large-scale nuclear energy revival.
Forget ‘quality time’ — this is what children will actually remember
Children cherish unscripted parenting moments—the small, everyday interactions that quietly build lasting emotional connections and memories.
Shelf-made men: why publishing still favours the well-connected
RR Haywood highlights how class bias and insider access still shape Britain’s publishing industry, limiting opportunities for working-class writers.
European investors with $4tn AUM set their sights on disrupting America’s tech dominance
At Slush 2025, Daniel Beurthe highlights Europe’s tech investment surge and its growing challenge to U.S. innovation dominance.
Rachel Reeves’ budget was sold as ‘fair’ — but disabled people will pay the price
Disabled people will pay the price for Rachel Reeves’ Budget, with cuts, delays, and eroded support systems looming.
Billionaires are seizing control of human lifespan…and no one is regulating them
Billionaires controlling lifespan are advancing life-extension drugs, sparking ethical, societal, and environmental risks without regulatory oversight.
Africa’s overlooked advantage — and the funding gap that’s holding it back
Despite Africa leading in women founders, funding gaps persist; targeted investment and policy reforms could unlock major growth.
Will the EU’s new policy slow down the flow of cheap Chinese parcels?
Author Dr Dafne Grigoriadi examines how the EU’s €2 parcel levy may shift shopping habits and reshape low-cost Chinese e-commerce.
Why trust in everyday organisations is collapsing — and what can fix it
Trust in organisations is at historic lows; Dr Whitehead outlines three steps to rebuild confidence and inclusivity.
In defence of a consumer-led economy
Prosperity comes from consumer-led markets, innovation, and retraining, not protecting declining jobs, writes Harry Margulies.
Why the $5B Trump–BBC fallout is the reckoning the British media has been dodging
Trump’s $5B lawsuit against the BBC exposes deep media bias, resignations, and a crisis in journalistic trust.
WPSL Group unveils £1billion blueprint to build a global golf ‘super-group’
WPSL Group reveals a £1bn plan to merge major golf assets into a unified global super-group model.
Facebook’s job ads ruling opens a new era of accountability for artificial intelligence
France finds Facebook’s job-advertising AI discriminatory, creating a legal precedent for accountability in recruitment, healthcare, and finance.
Robots can’t care — and believing they can will break our health system
AI can’t replicate human empathy; care requires presence, understanding, and listening — something only humans can provide.
