Europe

Is Georgia on the Edge of Revolution?

Stephen Jones / OpenDemocracy Dec 3, 2024 The Georgian Dream government that tried shifting to Russia now faces a popular uprising and constitutional crisis. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Trump and the Twilight of the Postwar Transatlantic Order

Julian Mathews / Truthdig Nov 12, 2024 The result of the U.S. election presents Europe with a critical moment of reckoning. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Macron’s True Color Is Blue

Julian Mathews / Truthdig Sep 11, 2024 By appointing Michel Barnier as prime minister, the French president ignored voters and chose working with the right over reconciliation with the left. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Environment

EU Adopts ‘Historic’ Habitat Restoration Law

Edward Carver / Common Dreams Jun 18, 2024 One campaigner called the law’s passage a “ray of hope for Europe’s nature, future generations, and the livelihoods of rural communities.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Political Climate Change

Christopher Weyant Jun 13, 2024 Dig deeper

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Conservative Wave Hits Europe

Julian Mathews / Truthdig Jun 11, 2024 Right-wing parties surge in European Parliament Elections, shaking political establishments across the continent. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Environment

The EU Passes Landmark Law Criminalizing Ecocide

Lylla Younes / Grist Mar 11, 2024 Advocates hope that the EU’s move will have influence beyond Europe’s borders. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Those EU Farmer Protests Aren’t What They Seem

Christopher Lord / Truthdig Feb 29, 2024 Behind the noble image of the “angry farmer” is an agribusiness alliance working to sabotage Europe’s ambitious green agenda. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Wounds of War

The Maidan’s Missing History and the Catastrophic Impacts on Ukraine

Katrina vanden Heuvel, James Carden / Responsible Statecraft Feb 28, 2024 10 years after the Maidan Revolution, Zelensky has called it the 'first victory' in Ukraine’s fight for independence. But what was it really about? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Europe

Scientists Rail Against Push To Overturn Vital EU Nature Law

Clare Carlile / DeSmog Feb 27, 2024 Defeat of law by right-wing MEPs would be “final nail in the coffin” for Green Deal, say campaigners. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Europe

EU-NATO Countries Remain Split on Escalating Middle East Conflict

Eldar Mamedov / Responsible Statecraft Feb 7, 2024 As the U.S. dives plows ahead on military action against Iranian proxies in support of Israel, EU member states stand divided on pledging their support. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Europe

Populist Drift in EU Elections Signals Ukraine Shift

Molly O’Neal / Responsible Statecraft Jan 30, 2024 War fatigue may be more of a subtext than a theme, but it still doesn't bode well for Kyiv. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )