All Europe
As odds of Corbyn government grow, British Jews eye anti-Semitism in LabourAs a no-deal Brexit looks increasingly possible, so too does the swap of Theresa May鈥檚 Conservative government for a Labour one led by Jeremy Corbyn. That possibility worries 鈥� and may hinge on 鈥� Britain鈥檚 Jews.
Russia-Ukraine crisis turns on Kiev politics, irreconcilable views of CrimeaKiev and the West have been quick to cast blame for last weekend鈥檚 naval incident at the Kerch Strait on Russia. But a major cause may be Ukraine鈥檚 own internal politics and unstable democracy.
Art lessons: Why France is giving countries back their cultural treasures鈥淚t belongs in a museum,鈥� as Indiana Jones once said of an artifact. But which museum? From Easter Island to Greece, countries are asking for their cultural treasures back 鈥� and, in a sign the tide may be shifting, a leader of a colonial power has said yes.
Behind Ukraine-Russia naval tensions, a more brutal economic warTrade ties with western Europe haven't matched Ukraine's hopes. That gives Russia extra leverage over a neighbor with whom historic bonds run deep, even amid the current situation off the shores of Crimea.
First LookEU approves May's Brexit deal as its fate heads to WestminsterEuropean leaders met on Sunday to approve UK Prime Minister May's Brexit deal after a year and a half of negotiations. It will face stiff opposition in the British Parliament from the Labor Party, Scottish nationalists, and conservative Torries.听
First LookRussia attacks Ukrainian navy in Black Sea 鈥� Kiev to vote on martial lawThree Ukrainian naval ships were attacked by Russia near Russian-annexed Crimea on Sunday, escalating tensions between the two countries. Ukrainian President Petro聽Poroshenko has called for parliament to enact martial law ahead of March elections.听
In nationalism and patriotism, a battle over words and ideasNationalism shapes the politics of both Europe and the United States, but their historical experiences with it differ. In Europe, the distinction between 鈥渘ationalism鈥� and 鈥減atriotism鈥� defines the continent鈥檚 past and, perhaps, its future.
Think again? Calls mount for British to vote again on Brexit.In a democracy, when have the people really decided? Disappointment with the British government's negotiated terms for withdrawal from the European Union is fueling a campaign for a second Brexit referendum.
First LookNew fears of Russia politicizing Interpol and targeting dissidentsRussian prosecutors this week laid criminal charges against British financier Bill Browder, a Kremlin critic and key backer of sanctions against Russian officials. The move comes as Russia bids for Interpol's presidency.听
Why Brexit compromise hasn鈥檛 defused political tensions in BritainReactions to Theresa May鈥檚 deal on Brexit, which sought to balance national sovereignty and economic interdependence, raise the question of whether that鈥檚 even possible in today鈥檚 Britain.
In Sweden, conscription and a leaflet on how to prepare for war 鈥� just in caseSince its intervention in Crimea and Ukraine, Russia has been a growing concern for its neighbors in the Baltics and Scandinavia. But is it moving Sweden to truly step away from a longtime pacifist, neutral stance?
First LookMay's ministers resign over Brexit, new fears of no confidence voteAs the divorce deal Britain negotiated with the European Union gains approval and heads to the British Parliament for a vote, Pro-Brexit ministers unhappy with the outcome are resigning. The future of Prime Minister May's government hangs in the balance.听
From nationalism to 'fake news,' legacies of World War I still relevantWorld War I may have ended a century ago, but many of the issues that swirled around it remain highly relevant even now. Monitor writers took a look at nine of those topics and how they still reverberate today.
US midterms make Putin鈥檚 rocky road to Trump even rockierAmericans weren鈥檛 the only ones closely watching US midterm results. Much of the world was too, including Russia. A Democratic House will complicate Vladimir Putin鈥檚 efforts to cut deals with President Trump.
First LookHolocaust survivor looks back on 'Night of Broken Glass' 80 years laterAs Germany holds memorial events for the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht, Walter Frankenstein returned to the site of the orphanage where he witnessed the beginning of the wave of violence that terrorized Jews in Germany and Austria.听
First LookMother to challenge Northern Ireland's abortion laws in courtA woman who bought abortion pills for her teenage daughter in 2013 faces up to five years in prison after her doctor reported the case to the police. But she is choosing to challenge her prosecution in an attempt to reform the country's strict anti-abortion laws.
First LookTrial for former concentration camp guard begins in GermanyThe trial of a former SS official began on Nov. 6, charging the now 94-year-old man with accessory to murder for serving as a guard at the Nazi Stutthof concentration camp for two years. Because he was under 21 at the time of his crimes, he is being tried in a juvenile court.
Germany's political middle falls apart. Will Europe's center hold?For several years, voters across Europe have been breaking with familiar centrists in favor of often radical newcomers. Germans had resisted the phenomenon 鈥� until now. And that could shake the continent up.
First LookBritain's poor to see little change with the 'end of austerity'Britain's Treasury chief has announced an end to austerity, and with it billions of pounds have been newly designated for health services, transportation, and small businesses as the nation prepares for Brexit. But those who provide for the poor see a different story.
First LookMerkel to step down as party leader, promises last term as chancellorSetbacks for Chancellor Merkel's party in Hesse regional elections has led her to publicly begin the process of choosing new leadership for Germany's 海角大神 Democrats (CDU), as the far right makes gains.听
