All Europe
Called to lead Europe, Germany weighs its national guilt. Is it time to move on?How Germany processes its Nazi history is an increasingly pressing concern. For many, the question is how to move on without forgetting the past.
Cover StoryAs war with Russia drags on, Ukrainians wage parallel 鈥榬evolution of dignity鈥�In the past, most of Ukrainian life was conducted in the Russian tongue. After three years of war, Ukrainians are also fighting for their language and identity.
鈥榃e must hold on.鈥� Ukrainians steel themselves amid Russian barrage.Last week鈥檚 deadly strikes on Kyiv show a shift in Russian strategy: to try to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses as U.S. materiel support ebbs.
First LookPeace talk pessimism? Trump says he doubts Putin wants to end Ukraine war.President Donald Trump is expressing skepticism that a peace deal is in reach, only a day after saying Kyiv and Moscow were 鈥渧ery close to a deal.鈥�
Russia and the US seem near a Ukraine peace deal. Kyiv鈥檚 role may be moot.Moscow and Washington seem close to an agreement on a Ukraine peace plan, leaving Russia pleased 鈥� even if the talks don鈥檛 pan out.
The ExplainerThe European Union has wealth and people. Why isn鈥檛 it more competitive?The European Union is the largest single market in the world, yet it is seeing only sluggish economic growth. Why isn鈥檛 the EU competitive?
In Spain, migrants reshape the Catholic Church 鈥� and the countryAs immigrants increasingly fill its pews in Spain, the Catholic Church is advocating more inclusive policies to the broader Spanish public.
As bombs fall on Easter, a Ukrainian chaplain ministers to his front-line flockAs a Ukrainian chaplain ministered to front-line troops on Easter Sunday, he highlighted their hopes and fears as they fight against Russian invaders.
The ExplainerItaly鈥檚 Meloni talks tariffs with Trump. How much can she do for the EU?Europe will need to negotiate tariffs with President Donald Trump. But is the best way to do that through one-on-one talks or by bargaining as a bloc?
Volcanic CO2 threatens these villagers. High-tech sensors are keeping them safe.CO2 levels spiked in La Palma, Spain, after the 2021 Cumbre Vieja eruption. But a novel network of CO2 detectors is helping keep locals safe today.
With US on the outs, Europe looks to an old ally for defense: BritainAmid the Trump administration鈥檚 disruptive foreign policy, a post-Brexit United Kingdom and Europe are rebuilding bonds, particularly on defense.
Justice vs. democracy: Le Pen verdict exposes tensions within France鈥檚 systemA French court has barred far-right leader Marine Le Pen from seeking the presidency in 2027. Does that square with her voters鈥� democratic rights?
The world鈥檚 bananas are at risk. A volcanic island might protect them.Cavendish bananas are under threat from a fungus that has wiped out other varieties. The island of La Palma may have the conditions to protect them.
Can Europe confront Russia without US help? Not yet, but it may have to.Facing American indifference to European security, Germany has launched a major rearmament drive. But without U.S. help, can Europe defend itself?
鈥楥onnected to another world鈥�: What Voice of America meant to Russians in Cold WarVoice of America was rejected by the Soviets and Vladimir Putin. But some in Moscow wax nostalgic about what the state-funded broadcaster meant for them, especially during the Cold War.
In Ukraine mining region, a US minerals deal raises hopes and doubtsAcross Ukraine鈥檚 minerals-rich region, word of a potential U.S. deal has renewed confidence in the future. Most see U.S. investment as a positive.
Kremlin says yes to Ukraine ceasefire, but on what terms?Vladimir Putin says he agrees in principle with Donald Trump鈥檚 proposal for a Ukraine ceasefire, but wants to know the details. They have not yet been decided.
Why Europe is still embracing DEIEuropean businesses lag behind the United States in employee diversity, equity, and inclusion, but there are no signs they are following Donald Trump鈥檚 policy.
To Russia, with love? Why some in West are heading east to start over.Some Westerners see Russia as a place to build a better, more conservative life. Moscow, facing a demographic crisis, is willing to let them try.
Near front line, Ukrainians brace for the impact of US aid cutsUkrainians fear that though the lack of U.S. military aid may not be much felt on the battlefield, civilians will suffer badly from Russian bombing.
