Europe

Zeitenwende is a big word. Our columnist is not yet convinced Germany will live up to it

Dutch king of controversy Paul Verhoeven returns with Benedetta, a convent drama more devilish than The Devils

The proposal to give Ukraine a bye to the World Cup is a worthy one - but Fifa has never gone down that route

Revelations from Bucha rightly dominate headlines. But beyond Ukraine, horrors are continuing to happen daily

The National Gallery’s new Raphael exhibition hints at where the artist’s talent might have led him had he not died young

Deprived of the opportunity of having collaborators in the studio, the Danish experimental electronic chamber pop band have self-produced their new album

Polls show Emmanuel Macron heading for a repeat run-off and victory against Marine Le Pen. But France’s longer-term future looks bleak

A collection of artworks all have one thing in common: it only takes paste or Sellotape to make public the anger, horror and pity felt at events in Ukraine

The values it supports have absolutely nothing to do with the ones it practises. What is the organisation good for and why are we still playing along?

The possibility of a cornered president lashing out cannot be discounted. If it happens, how should the West respond?

Hungary’s prime minister has cemented his role as poster boy for leaders from Latin America to Asia who shun liberal values

The shadow of Joseph Stalin hangs heavy over Vladimir Putin’s Russia. But is Putin actually more dangerous – if not statistically more murderous – than the former Soviet leader?

An exhibition at Bodleian Library traces 600 years of Anglo-Dutch history through beautiful medieval manuscripts, prints, maps and animal stories

Some figures from celebrity culture are pledging their support for Ukraine, others are being more opportunist with their approach in pretending to do so or are simply seeking a profit. It's nothing Britain isn't accustomed to

Her posthumous reputation dictated by centuries of almost exclusively male gatekeepers, history has not been kind to the queen of both France and England

Missing the country's second World Cup in a row, Italy's European Championship victory last summer now appears like a blue mirage

The unexpectedly timely Postwar Modern at the Barbican showcases the ability of refugee artists to create great work after escaping conflict

Does Britain have any ambition to be part of the leadership for this new Europe? Asks one reader

Just as after the fall of the Wall, the EU should channel the philosophy of Helmut Kohl and seize this moment to bring Ukraine into the union

The Russian leader may be a war criminal, but getting him into the dock to face justice may never happen

Hungary’s populist prime minister is poised to win re-election after moving towards the EU on Ukraine. But is it all a bluff?

Becker obviously owes a lot of money to a lot of people. As a country, however, Germany owes him so much more

A new museum dedicated to the Swedish dance star has more in common with its earnest predecessors than at first seems the case

Our 19th-century education system is broken and must be replaced by one that teaches young people to be citizens of everywhere

The Johnny Hallyday who took the Albert Hall stage one night 10 years ago was the culmination of 50 years of myth-making

The horse, who has been put down after contracting skin cancer, gained fame for her daily strolls while wearing a halter that read, “My name is Jenny. I’ve not escaped, just taking a walk”

Despite the devastation in Ukraine, there is still room for hope this spring

The actual stand-up in Netflix's new dramedy is rarely as funny as it is supposed to be, but the characters are so vivid it barely matters

Ukrainians are telling a coherent story about who they want to be. Britain should pay attention

They make for a fitting tribute to America’s first female secretary of state and the world should take heed of them

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