The Kremlin’s new calculus on Syria
Vladimir Putin bet on Bashar al-Assad’s murderous rule. Now Russia is shifting course.
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Emmanuel Macron’s Fifth Republic is crumbling
Following the no-confidence vote in Michel Barnier’s government, can the President survive this political crisis?
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Is Sinn Féin the worst opposition party in Europe?
As incumbent governments fell across the world, Ireland’s establishment held firm.
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France’s budget turmoil reveals an EU damaged by Brexit
During its membership, the UK exerted a disproportionately strong influence on EU legislation, often in subtle ways.
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As a new America First era begins, Europe must unite
Donald Trump’s return to office ought to be a deafening wake-up call for EU leaders. But will it?
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The Romanian diaspora’s hard-right surge
The hard-right presidential candidate Călin Georgescu’s success hinges on TikTok, economic resentment and a disaffected population abroad.
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Is the French government about to collapse?
These are the last days of the Macron project.
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Can Ireland stave off populism forever?
As the country heads to the polls some voters want to rip up the status quo.
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