The Globalist

Giorgia Meloni is a cynical, quick-lipped, unmarried mother who speaks French and passable English. She is many things, but she is not a female Mussolini.

What are the challenges for Italy?

Globalism, elitism, populism and God.

A Trump defeat signals the beginning of the end of nationalist populist politics worldwide.

The Brexit virus refuses to cross the Channel.

A political decision principally made by the prime minister alone will determine what sort of exit from the EU we start 2021 with.

Corruption is bad today, but bound to get worse. Governments’ response to the COVID 19 pandemic amplifies the opportunities for abuse.

The COVID 19 pandemic and the ensuing mega-recession may shape political debates and choices for a long time.

Peddling misinformation for political purposes proves too reckless, even for populists.

Germany´s Ursula von der Leyen and the European Commission have to overcome five major challenges.