The Economist
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People wave Union Jack flags at a rally organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism, opposite Downing Street in central London on April 30th 2026
Antisemitism
To combat antisemitism, first grasp where it comes from
What looks like a 21st-century problem has deep, dark roots
Illustration of Europa riding a bull, brealing up red tape.
Simplify and integrate
The EU wants to unshackle its economy. For real this time
Eurocrats are belatedly developing a healthy distaste for red tape
Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam
Choppy waters
Asia’s stranded seafarers suffer as the Iran war drags on
In a more dangerous world, unsung mariners are under increasing threat
Workers at a drill rig.
What’s in the pipeline
Swashbuckling oil-services firms are preparing for a boom
Post-war reconstruction and efforts to diversify production will present big opportunities
Illustration of the Jaecoo car under a UK flag. The price tag is made of the China flag.
Bagehot
The rise of the Temu Range Rover
Class, China and the cozzie livs in a car