Substacks recommended by Sam Wilkin

Recommended by Sam Wilkin

Jeff Giesea

Musings on politics, culture, tech, and being human.

Jeff is one of the more insightful commentators on generational change and the culture wars.

- Sam Wilkin

Cultural Capital

By James Marriott

A newsletter about ideas, literature and the arts

James clearly reads deeply and unearths some rare insights on culture and politics beyond the news churn.

- Sam Wilkin

Nomadic Mind

By Pablo

Reinventing Travel

Pablo brings travel and cultural writing from off the beaten track, both physically and intellectually.

- Sam Wilkin

A British Lens on Germany

By Matthew Dorkings

Shining a light on the often forgotten ways in which Germany has influenced British history down the centuries, and how this still shapes modern views. History, Culture, News and Current Affairs

If you want to understand Europe, you need to understand Germany. Matthew offers an informative but light-hearted guide.

- Sam Wilkin

Mira’s Substack

By mirainbrussels

My personal Substack

Mira has a unique insider/outsider perspective on living in Brussels, and writes about everything from local politics to the housing market.

- Sam Wilkin

Nordic Ledger by Mika Horelli

Nordic Ledger is Mika Horelli’s blog, a Finnish journalist in Brussels. I explore politics, global trends, and AI’s impact, blending Finnish roots with international insights. Subscribe to follow reflections on politics, society, and innovation.

Mika is a veteran Finnish journalist with a deep knowledge of both Europe and America.

- Sam Wilkin

European Capital Insights

European Capital Insights provides our readers with in-depth analysis of European developments and their impact globally.

A wide-ranging view of European business and economic news, with a focus on making informed investments.

- Sam Wilkin

Stiff Upper Quip

By James Harris

Writing about politics and culture

An interesting mix of politics, culture and mental health. James is also one of the best substackers who substack about substacking.

- Sam Wilkin

Going Transatlantic by Peder Schaefer

A weekly newsletter on the politics, people, and policy linking both sides of the Atlantic.

Peder provides concise news and lucid analysis on one of the most important stories for Europe - the state of the transatlantic relationship.

- Sam Wilkin

Gulf Stream Blues

By Dave Keating

A substack on European life and politics from a unique perspective, written by Brussels-based American-European journalist Dave Keating.

Dave has been warning about European reliance on America since before it was cool. Make sure to read his first-hand reporting on high-level EU politics.

- Sam Wilkin

What's up EU

A weekly newsletter that explains what the European Union is up to.

A weekly digest of the most important EU news items. Tackles complex topics in an accessible way.

- Sam Wilkin

Speaking Moylanguage

By Tom Moylan

Stories, ideas and skills for the new information environment. A project by Tom Moylan, with contributions from collaborators, colleagues and friends.

Tips on media and communications from someone who launched a successful agency from scratch.

- Sam Wilkin

Minority of One

By Paul Friesen

Unflinching commentary at the intersection of politics, culture, and ethics—where facts go to war with fashionable falsehoods

Essential Europe

By Ruben Cober

Weekly European news and analyses of the challenges shaping the future of our continent

Wide-ranging insights on the challenges facing Europe, from someone who has worked on the inside.

- Sam Wilkin

Gabrielius Landsbergis

A Baltic perspective on foreign and security policy, from a man who has operated at the top level of diplomacy.

- Sam Wilkin

Silicon Continent

By Pieter Garicano

Essays about Europe, economics, innovation, and growth

This father-son team takes an in-depth look at European economic policy, with a focus on technology and productivity.

- Sam Wilkin

Iwakura Magazine

By Connor Allen

Business insight, cultural trends, and political analysis of Euro-Japanese relations.

Japan is important both as a partner and as a place facing similar challenges to Europe. Connor has worked in EU-Japan business for years and is a great guide.

- Sam Wilkin

The Leopard

Recommended by Sam Wilkin