Merkel’s legacy. Ukraine’s invasion has exposed years of self-deception and wishful thinking in Berlin.

Schröder and Merkel long insisted Putin was a trustworthy partner, but Germany under Scholz has now been forced to take the side of freedom.

Sanjoy Sen: Scottish nationalists’ new hardline stance on oil has presented the Conservatives with something of an open goal

Backing traditional industries is very far from the electoral liability that strategists fear.

Chris Newton: The Government’s Free Speech Bill won’t fix universities if viewpoint diversity isn’t addressed too

Zahawi, the new Education Secretary, should consider whether the bill as it stands is a sticking plaster.

Off the football field, Laschet assures the Germans they can continue to pretend to be weak

The front-runner to succeed Merkel has perfected the art of making not having a row, indeed not making a decision, sound reasonable.

Sanjoy Sen: How can the Government accelerate a cleaner, more efficient future for transport?

It’s critical for it to consult with consumers and industry experts before making big decisions.