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Farming in France is on the decline. Who will feed the French?French farmers are protesting a proposed EU trade deal. But a bigger crisis for France鈥檚 agriculture is also brewing. Its farmers are aging out.
Wine at dinner? More young French say, 鈥極nly if it鈥檚 nonalcoholic.鈥�Wine has been as iconically French as a baguette or the Eiffel Tower. But for many young French, wine has lost its appeal, especially when it is alcoholic.
Facing relentless Russia, Ukraine confronts shortages of men and moraleAs the Russia-Ukraine war grinds toward its third anniversary, Ukrainian morale is low amid shortages of military support from European allies and America under Donald Trump.
As Musk amps up his support for the far right, Europe pushes backElon Musk is intervening in European politics with a slew of vitriolic posts supporting far-right parties. European leaders have begun to object.
No more Western haute couture? Russian designers say no problem.Western sanctions were meant to crush Russia鈥檚 economy. But Russian entrepreneurs have filled many of the gaps left by departing Western brands.
How Volkswagen slid from German engineering icon to innovation laggardLong considered the epitome of German engineering, Volkswagen has struggled to keep up with shifts in consumer and societal demands.
War worries heavy? Internet out? In Ukraine, books are the balm.Russian President Vladimir Putin has made Ukraine鈥檚 book publishing industry a target of the war. But the industry and Ukrainian readers are keeping books alive as a source of Ukraine鈥檚 resilient culture, and of solace and distraction.
Monitor BreakfastFrom the Republic of Georgia, a president鈥檚 plea to the West: Stop Russia hereSalome Zourabichvili, Georgia鈥檚 鈥渙nly legitimate president,鈥� warned at a Monitor Breakfast that American interests would be at risk should her country fall under Russia鈥檚 sway.
Ukrainians urge Trump to back peace bid with armsUkrainians hope that Mr. Trump鈥檚 planned peace initiative will not let Moscow prevail, warning the U.S. leader not to trust his Russian counterpart.
Trump promises a quick end to the war in Ukraine. Russia is not convinced.Many assume Donald Trump鈥檚 policies mirror those of Vladimir Putin. But there is a yawning gulf between the two men鈥檚 outlooks for the war in Ukraine.
When Trump hints at Greenland military action, Europe can鈥檛 ignore it. Here鈥檚 why.Donald Trump鈥檚 suggestion that he鈥檇 use force to acquire Greenland may just be bargaining. But for Denmark and Europe, it鈥檚 a possibility too serious to ignore.
Elon Musk aims his digital megaphone at Europe. Why?Elon Musk鈥檚 efforts to influence European politics raise questions about the degree to which he speaks for himself or President-elect Donald Trump.
Ten years after Charlie Hebdo attack, France honors 鈥� and debates 鈥� the art of satireWhat鈥檚 more important, the freedom to mock, or protection of what many hold sacrosanct? After the Charlie Hebdo massacre, France opted for the former. But that may be shifting.
Quiet streets, ghost towns: How Russia is changing UkraineRussia鈥檚 war of depopulation is worsening Ukraine鈥檚 demographic crisis; the population has fallen from 52 million in 1991 to 35 million today.
Difference MakerThe 鈥楻epair Caf茅鈥� movement has become a powerful force for a fix-it cultureThe 鈥淩epair Caf茅鈥� movement has spread to more than 40 countries across six continents, with nearly 3,200 Repair Caf茅s in operation.
First LookUkraine presses new attacks in Russia鈥檚 Kursk regionBoth Russian and Ukrainian official confirmed the fresh offensive into the Kursk region on Sunday. The Defense Ministry in Moscow said that Russian forces had pushed back Ukrainian troops, though online bloggers said Moscow faced major pressure.
Ukrainian chefs rediscover their country鈥檚 cuisine 鈥� after Soviets tried to destroy itUkrainians are uncovering their country鈥檚 culinary history 鈥� and how its distinctive features were suppressed during Soviet rule.
Cause of plane crash remains uncertain, as Azerbaijan observes day of mourningNational flags were lowered across Azerbaijan, traffic across the country stopped at noon, and signals were sounded from ships and trains as the country observed a nationwide moment of silence.
Waste not that broken vacuum. Berlin will pay you to repair your stuff.The city of Berlin pays half the cost if you repair electronics and don't throw them away. That sounds better than it worked out in practice.
Post Office scandal, the musical? In the UK, news and entertainment blur.Recent dramatizations about the British Post Office scandal are making it seem that entertainment is a better way to relay news than reported stories.
