All Europe
First LookItaly forms western Europe's first populist governmentAfter days of financial worry from investors over Italy's economy and relationship with the euro, the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and the right-wing League joined forces to establish Italy's new populist government and vowed to make sending migrants home a priority.聽
First LookSpain's new leader Pedro Sanchez promises an end to corruptionPedro Sanchez is Spain's new prime minister after he unseated聽Mariano Rajoy from power in a no-confidence vote. Mr. Sanchez is a socialist, and held the vote after Mr. Rajoy's conservative party was convicted for significant聽corruption.聽
Russia woos a Europe feuding with US over tariffs, IranThe United States is making life hard for Europe, both directly through new tariffs and indirectly by withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal. And that is giving Russia an opening to reset its relationship with its neighbors.
How a mosque gained a foothold in a resistant British townIn a country where immigrant newcomers often complain they do not feel welcome, and where many indigenous Britons say they no longer feel at home, the town of Lincoln鈥檚 example suggests that home-making does not have to be a zero-sum game. Part of聽an occasional series on Finding 'Home.'
As world watches 'murdered' reporter case, Ukraine media crackdown grinds onIn the West, Ukraine usually draws attention for its conflict with Russia, or most recently, the "murder" of Arkadiy Babchenko. But it has also been quietly cracking down on media, both foreign and domestic.
In the heroics of 'Le Spiderman,' recognition of what migrants can offerFrance's rush to honor "Le Spiderman" Mamadou Gassama is natural. But it also highlights an oddity of the migrant experience: the strength needed to make the trip to Europe often isn't recognized there.
Will Europe's new web privacy rules also bring global standards of trust?The European Union鈥檚 General Data Protection Regulation, which goes into effect today, presents an opportunity for technology companies around the globe to reestablish trust with their customers.
First LookAs GDPR takes effect, Austrian activist challenges 'forced consent'On the first day the European Union's new data protection laws went into effect,聽An Austrian lawyer and privacy advocate wasted no time filing聽complaints against several tech giants, arguing they were acting illegally.聽
In Ireland's abortion debate, a struggle to correct past paternalism?Ireland鈥檚 debate over changing its restrictive abortion laws has been deeply emotional and divisive. And for many Irish, that鈥檚 because it鈥檚 tied up in a long-standing paternalism toward women and women's health.
The ExplainerIn Europe, it is both easier and harder to get an abortion than in USEurope's abortion laws vary from country to country, creating a patchwork that can be more difficult to navigate than in the US. But at the same time, Europe is often more accommodating to those seeking abortion thanks to ubiquitous healthcare.
First LookRoyal wedding helps spotlight Britain's housing crisisIn response to increasing housing costs and homelessness in Britain, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have named a national homelessness charity called Crisis as one of seven organizations selected to received official wedding gift donations.
After four years of Western sanctions, Russia digs in for long haulWhile the West's sanctions against Russia have been in place for four years now, it's easy to lose sight of just how effective they are. In fact, Russia has largely handled them. But the latest round of US sanctions and a set of new Russian "counter-sanctions" may be about to make the sanctions war much more costly.
Could power of the euro rein in Poland and Hungary where rule of law has not?The European Union has one major tool available to it when it comes to reining in populist governments in Poland and Hungary: the power of the purse strings. Using it could bring them to heel 鈥� or antagonize them.
World sees US paying high diplomatic price for Trump's Iran deal withdrawalPresident Trump's decision to pull the United States out of a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran sends a signal to the rest of the world about whether the US remains a trustworthy diplomatic partner.
The ExplainerGreece and Turkey's tense rivalry swells over land and seaFrom the death of a fighter pilot to聽a flag planted on an lonely islet, the relationship between Greece and Turkey is deteriorating over both symbols and substance. Watchers warn that a miscalculation could lead to serious conflict.
Europe's top song contest gets a little more European-soundingAfter years of domination by English-language entries, this year鈥檚 Eurovision competition will feature a marked increase in the number of songs with non-English lyrics. And it sets a stage for a larger debate in the European Union about English as the bloc鈥檚 lingua franca.
As strikes rage in France today, the legacy of May '68 looms largeFifty years ago this month, France nearly succumbed to revolution amid debilitating nationwide labor and student strikes. Though the mood eventually passed, the effects were lasting and can still be seen amid today's strikes.
FocusKosovo's attempt to help wartime rape survivors reopens old woundsKosovo has done little to help the victims of sexual violence during its 1998-99 conflict, but with new legislation that is changing. However, the effort to provide recognition and restitution to survivors is marred by deep problems.
To pay for a 'Russia first' agenda, Putin takes ax to military spendingAs Putin begins his newest term, he is introducing a radically different budget for his country, with plans for a major infrastructure boost coming at the expense of some of the Kremlin's more ambitious defense projects.
First LookBlack Britons find meaningful symbolism in Meghan Markle's royal marriageThe upcoming marriage of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle, who is a divorced, biracial American actress, has been heralded as proof that Britain has become more egalitarian, inclusive, and diverse. But others say one pretty face won't change entrenched racism in British society.