Europe

The German politician and statesman, who died on Boxing Day, stood out as the embodiment of democracy

The majority of British voters now see the decision to leave the EU as a national disaster

Germany has dominated too much and Greece should never have been allowed to join

Rishi Sunak has dealt a blow to nostalgic Brexiteers by scrapping plans to reintroduce imperial measurements

More red tape will make life more difficult for producers - and more expensive for us

For one brief moment, five very different artists – including Van Gogh and Seurat – sought inspiration on the banks of the Seine

The Flemish nationalist Vlaams Belang party has been hit with claims about a senior member

But is the new prime minister brave or foolish - or both?

Forty years ago one of the Netherlands’ wealthiest men was snatched by the future godfathers of the Dutch underworld

For the bereaved citizens of Ukraine, the holiday season is the cruellest time of all

Attempting to steal children’s Christmas gifts from a kindly old man is only one item on the charge sheet of the cannibalistic witch

Dumas’s swashbuckling classic has been filmed 50 times – but the French haven’t tried since the 1960s. Until now...

Several standout exhibitions this year moved beyond simply flagging the work of “forgotten” artist women

The story of Anne Frank is known far and wide, but this was a fresh look at an already well-examined period of history

The west must understand that when it comes to Putin, there are only binary outcomes

After over half a century of trying, 2023 was the year that continental European rock truly broke the rest of the world

2023 has been a tumultuous year around the world, filled with conflict, controversy and historic firsts, alongside hopes and fears for the future

How part of Mussolini’s “fascistisation” of society outlasted Il Duce to become something much less sinister

I’m happy to come from a family where all we need to have a great time is some grilled meat, a few cans of cheap beer and each other’s company

The Norwegian Christmas tree has been a gift from the City of Oslo to London ever since 1947, an annual thank you for British support during the second world war

Young farmers are bringing the distilling business back into fashion

For our final letters pages of 2023, a selection of our favourite missives of the year. Thank you to all who wrote in

The gloriously packaged pyramids of Italian brioche have conquered Britain, but its origins are unclear

Shut out of the UK by exorbitant costs and complicated procedures, English-learners in Europe are heading elsewhere

Cardinal Angelo Becciu has been sent to prison for embezzlement and a full clean-up may follow

Norway’s second city is becoming one of Europe’s hottest food tickets. Just don’t mention the lutefisk

Serbia’s nationalist government seeks re-election. If it succeeds, Europe may be poised for renewed war in the Balkans

The former Arsenal midfielder made Serie A a refuge from the blood and thunder of English football.. even if he did snub Pavarotti.

His zeal doused by public apathy and establishment ambivalence, Albert became gradually overwhelmed by disillusionment

There are many interpretations of its meaning. Are we witness to a dark memory, a sexual desire or a surrealist Pinocchio?

What draws Italy’s populist leader, along with a number of other far-right politicians, to the work of JRR Tolkien?

Each new performance is a comment on his genius.. and his vile antisemitism