John Micklethwait

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John Micklethwait is editor-in-chief of Bloomberg News.

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2026 Munich Security Conference Day Two

Rubio Assures Europe and Calls on Leaders to Uphold Values

February 14, 2026

February 14, 2026

Rubio Assures Europe and Calls on Leaders to Uphold Values

2026 Munich Security Conference Day Two

September 26, 2025

September 26, 2025

Greek Premier in Favor of Cross-Border Bank Takeovers

World Leaders Day At The COP29 Global Climate Talks

September 26, 2025

September 26, 2025

Greek Premier Says Support Growing for Joint EU Defense Debt

Kyriakos Mitsotakis

September 25, 2025

September 25, 2025

Rutte Says NATO Can’t Afford to Down Drones With Costly Kit

Rutte Says NATO Can’t Afford to Down Drones With Costly Kit

January 21, 2025

January 21, 2025

UBS CEO Says Switzerland Risks Overreaction With Capital Plan

Opening Day Of World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025

January 10, 2025

January 10, 2025

How Journalism Will Adapt in the Age of AI

The news business is facing its next enormous challenge. Here are eight reasons to be both optimistic and paranoid.

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November 13, 2024

November 13, 2024

For Europe, the Next US President Is a Shock—and a Catalyst for Change

A second Trump administration looks like a disaster for the region. It might also—finally—shake the continent out of its torpor.

For Europe, the Next US President Is a Shock—and a Catalyst for Change

October 15, 2024

October 15, 2024

Trump Argues Growth From Tariffs Will Outpace Projected Deficits

July 15, 2024

July 15, 2024

OpinionJohn Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge

Republicans Have Some Lessons to Learn From the Tories

As the GOP gathers for its convention in Milwaukee, party leaders should remember why British conservatives lost the confidence of voters.

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May 3, 2024

May 3, 2024

OpinionJohn Micklethwait and Simon Kennedy

Ted Lasso Knows: Relegation Is Real Competition

US sports teams should emulate the European model: Losers get exiled, not coddled.

Ola Aina of Nottingham Forest.

April 16, 2024

April 16, 2024

OpinionJohn Micklethwait

This Is South Africa's Most Important Election Since Apartheid

If the ruling ANC party is forced to share power, it will be historic — painful at first perhaps, but fundamentally good.

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January 7, 2024

January 7, 2024

OpinionJohn Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge

The 10% World Offers a Sliver of Hope for 2024

Unlike in 2016, when Trump and Brexit defied pundit predictions, the unthinkable options this time around are the good ones.

Sunrise Behind the Statue of Liberty in New York City

May 23, 2023

May 23, 2023

Hungary Seeks Gas From Qatar to Cut Russia Reliance, Orban Says

Hungary Seeks Gas From Qatar to Cut Russia Reliance, Orban Says

May 23, 2023

May 23, 2023

Ukraine Can’t Win War Against Russia, Hungarian Premier Says

Key Speakers At The Qatar Economic Forum

March 22, 2023

March 22, 2023

OpinionJohn Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge

A New Chapter of Capitalism Emerges From the Banking Crisis

The idea that finance is an arm of the state is back — and global banking is likely to be reshaped by it.

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November 17, 2022

November 17, 2022

Zelenskiy Says No Peace Until Ukraine Gets Crimea, Donbas Back

November 17, 2022

November 17, 2022

Zelenskiy Softens Stance on Rocket Origin After Biden Comment

Zelenskiy Softens Stance on Rocket Origin After Biden Comment

May 12, 2022

May 12, 2022

OpinionJohn Micklethwait

John Micklethwait: Introducing Bloomberg UK

Our goal is to become the main destination for business and financial news in Britain.

U.K. Government Boosts Investment in Urban Cycling and Transport Infrastructure

March 24, 2022

March 24, 2022

OpinionJohn Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge

Putin and Xi Exposed the Great Illusion of Capitalism

Unless the U.S. and its allies mobilize to save it, the second great age of globalization is coming to a catastrophic close.

Putin and Xi Exposed the Great Illusion of Capitalism

February 16, 2022

February 16, 2022

OpinionJohn Micklethwait

U.K. Judges Are Helping the Next Robert Maxwell

Powerful people under investigation for criminal activity have just been given a path to keep their names out of print.

Supreme Court In London