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John Kampfner

The Guardian

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The shadow of the AfD hangs over German democracy – but I still have faith in my adopted country

The shadow of the AfD hangs over German democracy – but I still have faith in my adopted country

Two events take place in coming days that will affect my relationship with Germany. One, which will be splashed across the media, is dark and...

02.09.2026 20

The Guardian

John Kampfner

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,...

14.05.2026 40

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 50

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 40

The Guardian

John Kampfner

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

17.07.2025 30

The Guardian

John Kampfner