Europe

Both Tory leadership contenders clearly want to be tough on immigration to appease the many ultras in their party, writes one reader

It is time to shout out the B-word and admit that Brexit isn’t working, says one reader

One of the darkest moments in the continent’s history took place less than 30 years ago. Could history be repeated in Ukraine?

Leaving the EU has deepened this crisis – but its root cause is the sector’s shabby treatment of its staff

Along with Ukraine, the EU has accepted neighbouring Moldova as a candidate to join the bloc, conscious of its vulnerability – not least because of its Transnistrian region loyal to Russia

Emmanuel Macron’s failure at parliamentary polls in June will limit his role on the international stage. Is there anyone out there who could replace him as Europe’s leading political visionary?

After 12 years Tory mismanagement, the country needs someone who'll make tackling the vast inequalities a priority

At the next election, Labour must hit back against the Tories’ myths rather than playing into them

How leaving the European Union devastated UK trade and industry and made a mockery of Leave’s pledges

Is the €9 travel ticket having a positive impact or is it the worst thing that could've happened to Germany’s commuters?

By ending the free movement of people between the UK and Europe, Britain has unexpectedly created a record flow of migrant workers from lower-income countries

Brexit continues to hurt the country politically, diplomatically and culturally. On its sixth anniversary, I’ve decided to ignore No 10’s promises that it’s going smoothly and focus elsewhere

Boris Johnson is safe... for now. So Europe is braced for more conflict from a PM eager to revive Brexit wars in order to restore his lost lustre

The time for sitting on the fence is over, Labour need to spell out a clear plan, argues one reader

Dislodging leaders who have lost the confidence of the electorate is never easy.. but it is possible. Here’s how it’s been done in major European nations in recent history

June 20 marks World Refugee Day – and another chapter in humankind’s history of people being forced to flee and live in exile

Jacob Rees-Mogg has published a list of nine ‘Brexit opportunities’. It’s both pitiful and dangerous

The government has landed itself in a legal mess over the Northern Ireland protocol

A new government scheme was meant to replace EU structural funds lost after Britain left. But critics say it delivers less money and will do little to bolster the Tories’ levelling up agenda

Just 40% of adults in Europe are a healthy weight. Obesity will cause catastrophic health issues for future generations – not to mention the financial cost

This government’s obsessions with Brexit and cuts in taxes and spending will make the coming slump worse

Jeton Neziraj’s new play explores the lesser-known side of Nobel Prize-winning author Peter Handke

As Andy Burnham has been recently saying, UBI is a nettle that Labour should grasp, suggests one reader

Emissions and temperatures continue to rise, leading to increasingly radical research into limiting climate change. But are they safe?

The prime minister wasn't born a fascist. But his incompetence and desperation to survive is certainly driving him in that direction

Comanche was once a powerful imperial language, but there are fewer than 100 native speakers today

Legalisation won't get rid of the criminals unless legal outlets undercut the undercutters

The government is paralysed by having to prop up its own failed pet policy

Emmanuel Macron’s plan for a multi-tier European Union offers some hope for president Zelensky.. and for Rejoiners too

Good wishes on my birthday do not make me feel any better about getting older. Besides, there were two other important anniversaries last week both involving leaders of the Labour party

The public revulsion over Partygate indicates that, whether politicians accept it or not, a tipping point has been reached