Tag: Europe
How the Ex-Chancellor Gerhard Schröder Became Putin’s Man in Germany
But it was more than that, Mr. Schröder said. “I had been chancellor. I couldn’t go back to…
As Europe Approves New Tech Laws, the U.S. Falls Further Behind
In just the last few years, Europe has seen a sweeping law for online privacy take effect, approved…
E.U. Takes Aim at Social Media’s Harms With Landmark New Law
The European Union was nearing a deal on Friday on landmark legislation that would force Facebook, YouTube and…
As Marine Le Pen Moves Closer to French Presidency, Putin Ties Persist
PARIS — When Europe’s far-right leaders gathered in Madrid in January, they had no problem finding unity on…
Macron and Le Pen Trade Punches in Pivotal French Election Debate
“The Yellow Vests told you they wanted more democracy and they were not heard,” she said. “I think…
Ukraine War Divides Orthodox Faithful
In a small parish in northern Italy affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church, the mostly Ukrainian worshipers —…
European Green Energy Firms Often Fall Short on Financing
LONDON — When Jakob Bitner was 7, he left Russia for Germany with his parents and sister. Twenty-eight…
Europe Reluctantly Readies Russian Oil Embargo
BRUSSELS — European officials are drafting plans for an embargo on Russian oil products, the most contested measure…
A Soviet-Era Air Defense System Arrives in Ukraine From Slovakia
DOBRA, Slovakia — Driving back to his village near the Ukrainian border last Thursday, the mayor had to…
Le Pen Backs NATO-Russia Reconciliation and Reduced French Role in Alliance
PARIS — Rejecting a “herd-like conformity” with the Biden administration, Marine Le Pen, the French far-right candidate for…
Macron to Face Le Pen for President as French Gravitate Toward Extremes
PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron will face Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, in the runoff of…
Germany’s Dependence on Russian Gas Is Difficult to Break
LUBMIN, Germany — Past a nudist beach and a sleepy marina, a gigantic mesh of metallic pipes rises…