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John Kampfner

The Scotsman

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For three years I scoured the world for answers to Europe’s big problems – here’s what I found

For three years I scoured the world for answers to Europe’s big problems – here’s what I found

It’s mid-afternoon in Fujisawa. Schoolchildren, rucksacks on their backs, bound into a room where a group of pensioners welcome them boisterously,...

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The Guardian

John Kampfner

In a dangerous world, Britain needs its diplomats more than ever – this is no time to axe them

Of all the concerns in the world, the demise of the Ferrero Rocher ambassador might not be top of the agenda. In days gone by, thanks to an...

18.03.2026 10

The Guardian

John Kampfner

After a torrid 100 days, Germany’s Friedrich Merz is mocked as a ‘dead man walking’. He must fight back

11.08.2025 20

The Guardian

John Kampfner

The British-German conversation deserves more than tired old cliches. Over to you, Merz and Starmer

17.07.2025 10

The Guardian

John Kampfner

Germany is finally getting a new government – and it will be plunged straight into crisis mode

10.04.2025 10

The Guardian

John Kampfner

Europe is crying out for leadership. After years of drift, Germany is finally ready to answer

21.03.2025 20

The Guardian

John Kampfner

It’s the liberal German dilemma: Merz is anathema, but he might stand up to Trump

27.02.2025 20

The Guardian

John Kampfner