Guy De Launay

Tyler Brûlé, media entrepreneur and Monocle's founding editor, discusses the tragic ski-resort fire in Switzerland, detailing initial investigations and the strain on emergency services. Petri Burtsov shares insights on the seizure of a cargo vessel and undersea cable damage in the Baltic region amidst rising security concerns. Vincent McAvinney delves into the fallout from economic struggles in Iran and the implications of political shifts in the US. Guy De Launay explores the impact of Croatia's euro adoption on inflation and consumer reactions.

This discussion features Jonathan Femby, a journalist with insights on US-China trade tensions, focusing on rare earth policies and their geopolitical implications. Alison Kaplan-Sommer reports from Tel Aviv, detailing the celebratory atmosphere surrounding Trump’s visit and the recent release of Israeli hostages amid complex negotiations in Gaza. Zoe Grunwald covers the political landscape in France and the UK, highlighting Macron's cabinet reshuffle and rising far-right influence. Meanwhile, Natalia Sobravia Perea examines Peru's political instability and Blaise Eong reports on youth turnout in Cameroon's elections.