Europe

Europe at the breaking point

March 22, 2017 By Conn Hallinan

Elections are coming in France, Germany, and Italy. Their outcomes could change the future of the European Union forever.

Netherlands election: Far-right advance slowed as the left gains

March 17, 2017 By Emile Schepers

The expected victory of Geert Wilders and his anti-immigrant Freedom Party failed to materialize. Centrist parties suffered a decline, while left forces saw their vote grow.

Visions for the future clash in French elections

February 28, 2017 By Scott Hiley

High unemployment, a slow economy, the threat of terrorism, and an influx of Syrian refugees provide the backdrop for France’s upcoming elections.

British groups push Prime Minister to oppose Trump’s torture talk

January 27, 2017 By Lamiat Sabin

Government ministers, the Labour Party, and human rights groups urge Theresa May to take a strong line as she flies out to meet President Trump.

“Frexit”: Could France be next to leave EU?

December 15, 2016 By Tom Gill

The racist politics of France's Front National represent a right-wing threat European unity, but a socialist outsider presents another path out of the EU.