THE EUROPEAN STATES JOURNAL

Europe in perspective: analysis, cities and European voices. Explore our reporting, European projects and original video podcasts.

The European States Journal — Unity of peoples and shared humanity.AI-generated illustration.

GOD BLESS THE WORLD

François Luengo-Gomez, founder of The European States Journal

François Luengo-Gomez
Founder of The European States Journal

AI-created portrait based on the founder’s photograph.

TESJ introduction — English subtitles, no audio. AI-generated illustration.

Explore European newspapers

Open each publisher’s own website to see its latest reporting.

Links open the publishers’ websites, where they update their own news. TESJ is independent of these publications and does not reproduce their articles or official logos.

Cover Europe and its links with the world

The project is developing original coverage of European affairs, international issues, business and city life. Earlier demonstration posts have been removed from public view while the journal is developed.

Discover the project

Who is behind the journal, and how will it work? The About and Editorial Policy pages explain the founder’s vision and publication standards.

Explore TESJ sections

These project pages introduce the areas being developed. Follow the links to explore each section; original reporting and services will grow as the journal takes shape.

Read TESJ analysis

AI-generated illustration of a fictional deliberation room and legislative documents.
AI-generated illustration for TESJ in 2026. Fictional scene, not documentary photography.

How does the European Union adopt a law?

Commission, Parliament and Council: our first explainer follows an EU law from proposal to adoption. Read the article.

The European single market: four freedoms and practical barriers

Goods, services, capital and people can cross borders under EU rules, while practical barriers remain. Read the analysis.

Oulu and Trenčín: European Capitals of Culture 2026

Two cities, two cultural programmes and one European title: explore what the designation means and how its longer-term effects can be assessed. Read the Culture analysis.

Partnerships

The project may develop editorial and commercial partnerships. Any sponsored material will be identified, and content rights will be checked before use.

Podcasts and interviews

Our English-language presentations introduce The European States Journal and JOBinTouch. We are also developing interview formats on European decisions, cities, business and Europe’s links with the world. Watch all available episodes on the Podcasts page.

Featured podcast: JOBinTouch

François Luengo-Gomez introduces the JOBinTouch employment concept in English (1 minute 16 seconds). The spoken introduction begins “GOD BLESS THE WORLD.” The edited portrait and voice are synthetic; matching, applications and employer response features are planned. Explore the JOBinTouch project and read the transcript.

TESJ welcomes proposals from potential guests and editorial partners. Each published episode will identify its participants, sources and publication date.