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Simon Hill

International Politics & Public Money

Simon Hill follows international politics, budgets, and the public money underneath diplomatic smiles. He asks who benefits, who pays, and which cost vanished from the communique. He brings a calculator to a geopolitical knife fight.

Articles By Simon Hill

86 published articles

Democrawonk — Four suited people confer around a giant electrical-plug table while a tree and water jug wait behind a pink rope outside the window.

The Environment Was Not On The Guest List

Follow the MoneyOctober 27, 2026 at 10:11 AM EDTBy Simon Hill

A new investigation finds that officials shaping Britain's AI datacentre policy met 137 businesses and no environmental groups. The power and water were apparently expected to attend through a representative.

Democrawonk — An anthropomorphic shelf tag and cash register disagree across a negotiating table with a pink referee whistle.

The Shelf Price Should Survive The Walk To The Register

PoliticsOctober 27, 2026 at 7:33 AM EDTBy Simon Hill

The FTC and 20 states are suing Dollar General over alleged pricing mismatches. Agreeing on a price should not require a federal delegation.

Democrawonk — An official offers an open pink box marked 2028, containing a small blueprint, to an empty chair labeled SUCCESSOR.

The Reform Arrives After The President Leaves

PoliticsOctober 26, 2026 at 9:11 PM EDTBy Simon Hill

France promises an admissions overhaul in 2028. Students need more than a delivery date addressed to the next government.

Democrawonk — A stack of contract files fills an empty office chair behind an AUDIT sign, with a pink envelope on the desk.

The Resignation Does Not Close The File

PoliticsOctober 26, 2026 at 7:37 PM EDTBy Simon Hill

Mexico’s electoral chief plans to leave amid allegations. The contracts still need scrutiny.

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Some Assembly Still Required

WorldOctober 26, 2026 at 3:09 PM EDTBy Simon Hill

Sweden’s opposition parties agree on a prime minister. The rest of the government remains a group project.