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The settled foundations of German foreign policy have been overturned in an instant following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
A US soldier at a training area in Germany.
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What’s the significance of the US beefing up its military presence in Europe? The Conversation provides a roundup of articles addressing the crisis in Ukraine.
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The surprise winner of the opposition primaries does not align himself with any political party.
Gibraltar has just voted to expand legal abortion access.
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The success of a referendum to relax Gibraltar’s strict abortion ban will mean safer access for many people.
Members of the military deployed in the hunt for Conings, who has been missing since May.
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A soldier is on the run after being charged with the attempted murder of the government’s leading pandemic expert.
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Plans are being adopted and resolutions made, but moving forward means facing difficult truths about the past.
Hungary’s Viktor Orban is becoming a problem for the European Union.
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European figureheads have spoken out against Capitol rioters but also know they have problems in their own back yard.
The leader of far-right Golden Dawn Party Nikos Michaloliakos, pictured in 2014 at the start of a lengthy trial,
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Members of the far-right group have been found guilty of crimes including racketeering and murder.
Cafe workers in Amsterdam watch a government press conference.
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Citizens feel disillusioned, but it’s not all bad news.
France’s Marine Le Pen has failed to make an impact during the pandemic.
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Incumbent governments are enjoying renewed popularity during the pandemic, while far-right challengers get bogged down in conspiracy theories.
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The European Commission promises a debate about representation. It should consider how Black and other people of colour feel about Europe.
Marian Kotleba, leader of the far right People’s Party Our Slovakia, could prop up a government led by prime minister Peter Pellegrini.
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Even the ruling party wants change – but Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini is unlikely to be able to deliver it on his own.
A supporter of the Sardines anti-populist movement.
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A tense regional election leaves food for thought on all sides.
Ursula von der Leyen: still under investigation in Germany.
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It’s not just that the new top team only represents western states. Several of them seem rather unprepared to lead the union.
Voters cast their absentee ballots at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg.
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There’s a lot to play for in this sprawling democratic exercise, so here are the most important matters at hand.
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Confused about how this vote works? D'Hondt worry, we’ve got you covered.
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Who gets a vote and what are they voting for? Everything you need to know.
A woman take a photo at an election rally in Barcelona.
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With the big parties under pressure from regional forces, it’s hard to see how anyone could form a government on April 28.
Theresa May has been granted an extension, but not the one she wanted.
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Decades of consensus building have enabled the EU27 to show remarkable resilience and flexibility, despite chaos on the UK side
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Plans for the Irish border come in to force after Brexit. But there is no plan for the rock after that date.