World War I still etched into European psyche
A century on, countries are stepping up efforts to commemorate the war to end all wars.
Paul Ames
The scary return of a radical, far-right Europe and what it means
By Paul Ames
Sunday’s elections to the European Parliament may be a big yawn for most voters, but they’re set to provide a dramatic boost to far-right parties across the continent.
Russian gala is a pretty good symbol of why Europe is doing so little about Ukraine
By Paul Ames
An ambivalent approach in much of Europe toward Putin’s destabilization of Ukraine is crippling efforts to build a resolute EU response.
Swiss roll up the welcome mat
By Paul Ames
In a country that depends on migrants, a referendum to restrict immigration reflects hardening European views on the issue.
Spain’s prime minister pushes ahead with anti-abortion legislation despite almost no popular support
By Paul Ames
In the midst of a jobs crisis and economic dysfunction, Spain now must face a bitter debate over government plans to radically restrict women’s rights.
Portugal hails its ‘Black Panther’
By Paul Ames
Millions mourn the Africa-born soccer star who became a national icon.
EU seeks to overcome banking disunion
By Paul Ames
Decision on common bank rules seen as the most important since launching the euro.
UK threatens EU free-movement rights
By Paul Ames
As restrictions against migration by Bulgarians and Romanians ease next year, Britons fear an influx.
Spain hopes to export its way out of recession
By Paul Ames
Overseas sales are surging, but recovery could take years.
Hollande goes Rambo
By Paul Ames
Under siege at home, the French president gets tough on the world stage.
France: Friends with the Front?
By Paul Ames
Talk of a rapprochement within the far right is dividing French conservatives.
Europe’s summer of hate
By Paul Ames
Once again, the Roma have become everyone’s favorite scapegoat.
German support for small business has kept its economy thriving as the rest of Europe languishes in recession
By Paul Ames
Although Germany is best known for giants such as BMW, Siemens and BASF, its smaller firms — many of them often family run — are the economy’s driving force.
‘Mutti’ Merkel set to stay in charge
By Paul Ames
As elections loom, the German chancellor is on track to remain the preeminent politician in Europe.
Spain and Britain clash over Gibraltar
By Paul Ames
Old tensions heat up over the Rock.
Europe’s data wars
By Paul Ames
From Merkel to Google, the fallout from Edward Snowden’s revelations is spreading unease across Europe.
EU blacklists Hezbollah military
By Paul Ames
Europeans overcome divisions to define Hezbollah military wing as a terrorist group.
Europe’s troika adrift
By Paul Ames
An EU spat with the IMF is underscoring policy disarray as Europe’s recession rumbles on.
Brussels against the world
By Paul Ames
Europe’s capital fights back against bad press.