Europe

It’s not the first time the Slovak leader allowed himself to be used as a tool of Kremlin propaganda – it won’t be the last

Georgia’s new pro-Moscow president is determined to fight his own people – meanwhile, his pro-EU predecessor has left office and gone into the streets to join the protests

With increased security at the well-known drug ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam, South American drug traffickers have moved operations to the north-west corner of the Iberian Peninsula

Britain has made up its mind on Europe. The PM must do the same, before it’s too late

The suspects in two acts of violence are united by limitless narcissism posing as just rebellion

A torrent of fake news has sprung up around the tragedy – but when the truth finally emerges, Germany’s far right voters probably won’t even hear it

Nigel Farage rushed to judgement again - and got it wrong again

The chair of the Labour Movement for Europe explains why the group is not campaigning to rejoin the EU – but trying to salvage relations instead

Norway is testing an extraordinary new format for its party leadership debate

Like its most famous car maker, German industry has been left behind. And with Trump in the White House, things could get a lot worse

2024 marked a milestone for Germany’s biggest demographic cohort

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