Europe

Keir Starmer and allies fear Tory ‘scorched earth’ diplomacy will leave them with a mountain to climb if they take power

In a fractious region, the European Union must offer a credible alternative to the darker forces that threaten the stability of the Balkans

A 3,000km cycle ride across the continent reveals the consequences of climate change – and what we can do to stop it

Our society needs a more measured approach, writes one reader

Rivers and reservoirs are shrinking, the land is parched. Welcome to Europe in 2050 – if we don’t act now

The percentage per country who have a negative view of the EU

Drakeford has been quietly effective in Wales. Now I've spoken to him, it's clear to see why

In dark times, it is genuinely heartening to see Europeans coming together. We have our differences, but we are, essentially, the same, writes one reader

From the Kingdom of Denmark to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, how the other monarchies across Europe function

There are better places to generate electricity than farmland, writes one reader

Fast food or multicultural icon? Take a slice of European history via the intriguing tale of the doner kebab

How the war in Ukraine is affecting different countries across the continent

After Brexit killed freedom of movement, how easy is it to live in the EU for Brits in despair?

There has been more nuanced conversation on reality television than during the Tory leadership race, says one reader

Truss is preparing to form a cabinet filled with failures, opportunists and third-raters while we watch on helplessly

This lazy, entitled man is showing his true colours by swanning around during a national crisis, writes one reader

Renewables aren’t just about saving the planet any more – they’re a means of helping to loosen Russia’s grip on the continent and preventing future fuel price hikes

The BBC is an important part of our national and cultural identity and I remain a defender of them. But, on occasion, they make doing so quite difficult

Hundreds of animals have been grounded by new rules governing breeding programmes with European zoos

Solutions to the current economic crisis will require the will of a strong leader. Is this part of Keir Starmer's mentality?

Britain doesn’t really ‘do’ street protest in the manner of some European nations. Will that now change?

Truss has been described as “a woman so dense that light bends around her”, shares one reader

The word also makes us think of 'trust'. Then we realise that 'Truss' has nothing to do with that at all, writes one reader

Around 20,000 people died in the battle, yet mass graves have never been found. Now, we are getting closer to the truth

Both Tory leadership contenders clearly want to be tough on immigration to appease the many ultras in their party, writes one reader

It is time to shout out the B-word and admit that Brexit isn’t working, says one reader

One of the darkest moments in the continent’s history took place less than 30 years ago. Could history be repeated in Ukraine?

Leaving the EU has deepened this crisis – but its root cause is the sector’s shabby treatment of its staff

Along with Ukraine, the EU has accepted neighbouring Moldova as a candidate to join the bloc, conscious of its vulnerability – not least because of its Transnistrian region loyal to Russia

Emmanuel Macron’s failure at parliamentary polls in June will limit his role on the international stage. Is there anyone out there who could replace him as Europe’s leading political visionary?

After 12 years Tory mismanagement, the country needs someone who'll make tackling the vast inequalities a priority

At the next election, Labour must hit back against the Tories’ myths rather than playing into them