All Europe
- First LookChurch of England 'colluded' to hide sex abuse, archbishop says
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby apologized to the sexual assault victims of ex-bishop Peter Ball. The Church of England helped to hide the abuse, enabling the bishop's return to ministry for years before being rightfully prosecuted.
- First LookQueen’s Speech outlines Brexit policies, backed by May’s commitment to listen
Following a humbling election, Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May promised to be a better listener to Brexit-related business concerns, as revealed in a Queen’s Speech dominated by policies aimed at leaving the EU.
- Moves against Polish museum and Hungarian university stir fears of censorship
In both countries, concerns are being raised about the health of an open society, as one government makes changes at a war museum and the other threatens to close a university.
- First LookEuroscepticism waning, EU wants to be seen as a solution, says EU’s Tusk
The rising tide of anti-EU sentiments since Brexit has begun to ebb, says one EU leader, as political movements characterized by eurosceptic tendencies in France and Britain lose support.
- First LookFailed Brussels bombing prompts higher security in Belgium
The incident June 20 mirrors recent attacks in other European capitals, putting Belgium on high alert for lone attackers in populated areas during the tourist season.
- Terrorism in Britain: How do you build bridges when 'enough is enough'?
A string of deadly attacks, the latest on a mosque in London Sunday, has frustrated both Muslim and non-Muslim Brits. In between them stand community groups and faith leaders who are trying to foster dialogue.
- First LookEU's first disagreement: Who should host newly displaced regulators?
The 27 remaining European Union states spar for the first time since the Brexit decision over where banking and medical regulators should be based after leaving London.
- Though Macron's party rolls up wins in France, a cautionary tale next door
The president's new party took a comfortable majority of the seats in the French Assembly Sunday. But Italy's Five Star Movement, which stormed the polls with similarly heady reformist verve, now shows that not all electoral revolutions are permanent.
- First LookBrexit negotiations with EU finally begin
Mediation in Britain's exit from the European Union officially gets under way as Brexit negotiators gather at EU headquarters in Brussels on June 19. First issue on the docket: building trust among nations.
- First LookLondon's latest attack targets worshippers near mosque, terrorist alert set at 'severe'
British Muslims were the victims of an attack on June 18 when a man drove a van into a crowd leaving evening prayers outside Finsbury Park mosque.
- Cover StoryRetooling the workforce
Retraining programs, many steering workers toward blue-collar jobs, flourish in Europe. What can the US learn?
- First LookUnemployed, debt-weary Greeks view eurozone bailout with skepticism
In a nation plagued by long-standing unemployment and a mountain of debt, some Greeks are cautious to celebrate the credit lifeline thrown to them by EU governments on June 16. Others, however, see the gesture as 'the beginning of the end to the Greek drama.'
- Russia as a sort of cyber-democracy? The Kremlin is giving it a shot.
The Russian public has a lot of faith in Vladimir Putin's ability to improve their lives; witness his call-in show Thursday. In other officials though, not so much. So the Kremlin is trying to expand its online outreach to bolster direct communication with the people.
- First LookEU votes to forge ahead on climate goals, ‘with or without’ Trump’s support
In an overwhelming vote, the European Union Parliament passed legislation that enables member states to follow through on their end of the Paris agreement, at the same time dismissing President Trump’s request to renegotiate the Paris climate agreement.
- In Britain's post-election disarray, can a Brexit consensus be found?
The Tories' failure to protect their majority in last week's snap elections has undercut the 'hard Brexit' that Prime Minister May had been advocating. Now some Conservatives are looking to develop a softer exit that all parties can get behind.
- First LookUK PM seeks political alliance in Northern Ireland
With formal Brexit negotiations talks scheduled to begin June 19, British Prime Minister Theresa May is hoping to form an alliance with a Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party to secure a majority in Parliament.
- Macron's strong start impresses the French. But will it launch his party?
Predictions ahead of the first round of French legislative elections Sunday put the neophyte president's brand new party well ahead of challengers. That's due in large part to Macron's early stalwart presence on the world stage.
- First LookBritain voted against May's majority in Parliament – but what about Brexit?
Prime Minister Theresa May's call for a snap election was a gamble that backfired entirely, leaving in its wake shaky British leadership and an even more complex conversation about Brexit.
- Why a gay, Indian-heritage prime minister doesn't signal a 'new' Ireland
Yes, Leo Varadkar's rise sets several firsts for Ireland's top office. But the transformation of Ireland actually happened decades ago.
- First LookTrump promises to rebuild US infrastructure system, despite possible setbacks
President Trump says it's time to rebuild America, but his costly infrastructure plan and other political conflicts are distracting attention from his agenda.