Europe

Madame Pelicot’s bravery in shining a light on shame has provided inspiration and courage for others who have been violated by men

Images of a tumultuous year around the world

During the festive season, the usually risk-averse Swiss suddenly throw caution to the wind

German elections are set for February after the chancellor forced a confidence vote to end political paralysis

For Meloni, closeness to Musk is closeness to Trump. But there are risks ahead

European nations need to be vigilant and forward-thinking to prevent further disaster

Macron seems to think his new choice of prime minister is the answer to France’s problems. He might be the only one who does

How British music turned away from America and learned to love the continent

Marine Le Pen stands accused of risking her country’s stability to keep herself out of jail. Sound familiar?

To all the naysayers who doubt we can return to the EU, we have no choice. If Starmer really believes in Britain, it must be done

Inspired by Goya, the Portuguese artist’s versions of Humpty Dumpty and Three Blind Mice are very much not for children

First published in 1924, his masterpiece Der Zauberberg (The Magic Mountain) is a highbrow ode to chilling

No matter how the plot of this particular election thriller ends, Romanian institutions must do better in the future

A fine balance between popular anger and state violence engulfs Tbilisi every evening

Sometimes when you leave the mistakes in, conversation can become even more picturesque

The German racing driver’s memorial site is in a fitting location, close to a fast-paced autobahn

Britain’s decision to leave the EU “was an incredible event”, says the former German chancellor. David Cameron “delivered himself into the hands” of the eurosceptics, she tells The Rest is Politics

As the second coming of Donald Trump threatens a sell-out of Kyiv, Europe finds itself pondering events of 75 years ago

Barnier’s budget was relatively mild - but Tweedledee and Tweedledum said he had to go

The success of Notre Dame's comeback depends on whether we view it as an architectural gem or a functional religious building

The intensity he displayed in the saddle was an extension of his personality. He was spiky, surly and could bear a spectacular grudge

At a glitzy Paris art fair, a dose of reality from eight photographers who have something to say about the world

After Nemo's 2024 victory, Eurovision has become increasingly political for the Swiss

In Tbilisi, weeks of despair have turned into rage as the authoritarian government ignore Georgians' cries for EU integration

The old artisanal baker is not as prevalent in France as you might think

Sweden is now a Nato member and Russia is escalating its threats against the country

President Macron said Notre Dame would be rebuilt within five years and would be even more beautiful. And so it came to pass

Academic institutions, such as Leipzig University, must learn how to stand firm and not let intimidation become routine

The Slovak prime minister agrees with Trump about everything — well, almost

The first man-made object in space was built by Germany – and the country’s space programme is now the biggest in Europe

Călin Georgescu is a textbook post-truth politician: a conspiracy theorist, anti-vaxxer, climate change denier, and moon landing sceptic

The country has twice rejected the chance to join the EU, including in a referendum 30 years ago this week with a 52:48 split. Why did they say no? And how’s it working out for them?