All Europe
- Far-right populism marches across Europe – but not in Iberia. Why not?
Right-wing extremist parties have seen increasing support across the continent, from France to Finland. But Spain and Portugal have bucked the trend.
- Amid global unrest, Germany rethinks its security – and its place in the world
There is a growing acceptance among Germans about increasing spending on defense, greater surveillance, or tougher policing – and even a confidence about Germany’s stepping into a leadership role in its own.
- First LookWhat crisis? Moscow plays it cool on Flynn’s firing, missile launch, and campaign allegations
As allegations fly about improper contact between the Trump team and Russia, Moscow remains carefully neutral. The possibility of improved relations between the two countries may be at stake.
- Once in search of life-long jobs, Spaniards begin to catch start-up spirit
Public sector employment has long been the holy grail of Spanish employment, thanks to the stability such jobs offered. But in today's more uncertain, post-crisis atmosphere, entrepreneurs are finding new success.
- Despite petition, UK prepares royal welcome for Trump
The British government has formally rejected a petition calling for President Trump’s British state visit to be canceled or downgraded in formality.
- First LookFed Cup blunder on German national anthem: Why a lyrics mistake means so much
'It's 2017 – something like this simply should not happen in the United States,' player Andrea Petkovic said, after now-banned lyrics associated with the Nazi era were played before her quarterfinal match.
- In Berlin, Trump's talk of a Mexico wall stirs unpleasant memories
The Berlin Wall set a strong example of how futile such walls ultimately are, especially when faced with strong resistance, says one analyst.
- First LookTrump critic Frank-Walter Steinmeier to be Germany's new president
A special assembly elected the popular politician, who says he rejects those who seek to 'make politics with fear.'
- Greek military defuses unexploded bomb from World War II
An unexploded bomb dating from World War II discovered under a gas station in Thessaloniki, Greece, prompted the evacuation of 75,000 people.
- First LookFrom 3,000 to 350: Britain to admit far fewer child migrants than expected
The British government plans to admit far fewer children than the supporters of a landmark immigration law had hoped. Home Secretary Amber Rudd argued that the rule acted as a draw, encouraging children to make the dangerous journey.
- First LookWhy is Paris putting glass walls around its Eiffel Tower?
The wall may reflect changes in the fabric of Parisian life following terrorist attacks, as officials beef up security and police powers.
- First LookUnder pressure for pro-migrant policies, German government pushes deportations
Chancellor Angela Merkel has been criticized at home for her 'open door' policy for refugees. But with elections looming on the horizon, Merkel's administration is announcing plans to step up deportations and clear out a large backlog of asylum cases.
- First LookDespite leaders' chiding, Europeans may think Trump is right about immigration, survey says
A recent survey asked Europeans from ten different countries whether they agreed with the statement 'All further migration from mainly Muslim countries should be stopped.'
- With court ruling, Kremlin moves to block political biggest threat: Navalny
The ruling reinstating a guilty verdict for anticorruption blogger Alexei Navalny effectively rules him out of next year's presidential race. But it may help him remain a viable Kremlin opponent.
- First LookUK House of Commons speaker 'strongly opposed' to letting Trump address Parliament
John Bercow, the Speaker of the lower house, said Monday that he opposes US President Trump addressing Parliament during a state visit.
- First LookQueen Elizabeth II's record reign: Is popularity of monarchy as enduring?
Britain celebrated its monarch's Sapphire Jubilee on Monday, marking the 65th anniversary of the Queen's ascension to the throne. The Queen herself, however, didn't mark the day with a public event.
- Could Brexit pressures push May to surrender British 'independence' to US?
The Brexit result is widely viewed as a demand that the government prioritize British sovereignty, but that principle may be undermined by any free trade deal Prime Minister May cuts with President Trump.
- First LookFar-right populist Marine Le Pen formally launches bid to make France great again
Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen attacked both Islamic fundamentalism and globalization in her formal announcement for France's presidency on Sunday.
- First LookWhy the ‘Queen of Chess’ abandoned the Gibraltar tournament
Hou Yifan, the world’s top female chess player, walked out on her final match at the Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival.
- First LookWhy are British supermarkets rationing vegetables?
Shoppers took to social media at signs of the '#vegcrisis,' after bad weather in southern European sharply diminished the supply of greens.