All Europe
First LookHungary and Serbia welcome Xi – and Chinese investment – to Europe’s struggling economyWhile many European countries are distancing their economies from Chinese financing, Hungary and Serbia have invited investment from China’s President Xi Jinping. They believe the support of the world’s second-largest economy is vital to Europe’s success.
First LookHere’s how the latest overhaul of EU’s migration system will workThe European Union has a new set of rules to update a decades-old migration system. Proponents hope the reforms will divide the burden among host countries more equally.
First LookSpain election reveals independence is no longer a priority for CataloniansThe Socialist Party is angling to build a coalition to take control of Catalonia’s government after its first regional election win on May 12. The race saw pro-independence parties lose their majority and their hold on power in the region.
First LookUkrainian civilians flee as Russia says it has captured 5 villagesRussia's renewed assault on the Kharkiv region, which Ukraine says has forced more than 1,700 civilians residing in settlements near the fighting to flee, seeks to exploit ammunition shortages before Western supplies promised to Ukraine can reach the front line.
On rare visit, Xi Jinping tries to rescue China’s relationship with EuropeBeijing once hoped Europe’s quest for independence from Washington would lean the Continent toward China. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Young Poles led a political revolution. Now they need to learn patience.Six months ago, young Poles helped vote out eight years of backsliding conservative rule. But will their enthusiasm persist amid the realities of governance?
For Moscow, the war in Ukraine is a rerun of World War IIThe Kremlin presents its war in Ukraine as a continuation of Moscow’s fight against Nazism in World War II. An exhibition of captured arms illustrates how.
First LookRishi Sunak tried everything to keep UK’s Conservatives in power. It isn’t working.Labour Party candidates saw broad success in Britain’s May 2 local elections, a sign of resurgence after 14 years in the minority. The results may portend defeat for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives in general elections later this year.
Facing Russian threat and an uncertain America, Europe rearmsWashington has long urged European nations to spend more on their own defense. Russia’s Ukraine invasion, and European doubts about America’s role in tomorrow’s world, have had the desired effect.
The West or Moscow? In Georgia, a pivotal vote could set the nation’s course.Young Georgian demonstrators are hoping to block a Moscow-inspired law on “foreign agents,” which they worry will be used to stifle criticism of the government.
First LookScotland’s leader resigns. His government couldn’t agree on climate change, health care.Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s first minister, resigned as his government coalition collapsed. Transgender care and tackling climate change were just some of the issues that weakened Mr. Yousaf’s government.
First LookUkraine makes tactical retreat in east, warns of frontline pressureAwaiting much-needed arms from a huge U.S. aid package, Ukraine’s troops have been forced to make a tactical retreat from three villages in the east.
Cover StorySamuel Paty was murdered, and teaching in France has never been the sameWhen controversy over a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad led to the killing of teacher Samuel Paty in 2020, colleagues had to learn to trust again.
Meet the Franco-Malian pop star sparking debate over who should sing at the OlympicsWho represents France? It’s a question that has set off a political brouhaha, as far-right leaders complain about President Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion that Aya Nakamura might sing an Édith Piaf song at the Olympics.
First LookUS aid to Ukraine will help it fend off Russia. But victory still isn’t in sight.The new $61 billion U.S. aid package will keep Ukraine from the brink, allowing it to release rationed ammunition and launch anti-aircraft missiles. But as Russia pushes forward, even small offensives may be outside Ukraine’s reach.
Russia tried to stay on good terms with Iran and Israel. Then they started fighting.Iran creates a unique link between the war in Gaza and the war in Ukraine, where it supplies Russia with arms. That puts the Kremlin in a difficult position in the Middle East.
First LookAfter years of debate, UK Parliament signs off on sending migrants to RwandaThe United Kingdom’s Parliament passed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda, despite facing legal challenges. Mr. Sunak has pledged to “stop the boats,” while activists say the program is unethical and inhumane.
An archipelago was losing its ancient sport. African migrants may save it.Immigration is sometimes perceived as a threat to tradition. But in Spain’s Canary Islands, it appears to be the means to preserve a centuries-old sport that has been in danger of dying out.
Ukraine is trying to rally new troops. Vets say weapons are more urgent.Ukraine is scrambling to bolster its defenses, and on Tuesday rolled out a new, tougher conscription law. But with resupplies still snared in Washington, some veterans warn that more troops only offer so much help.
Only 70 people lived on the island of Gavdos. Then migrant boats started to arrive.Most migrants crossing the Mediterranean to Europe have arrived in populated areas that could handle newcomers. But what happens when they land someplace truly isolated like the island of Gavdos?
