An effective deterrent from further Russian assaults on Europe would likely look one of three ways
Danishhhhh! (You’ll want to keep Aarhus to yourself)
Denmark’s second largest city is an unassuming charmer you’ll want to revisit
‘To a lesser gardener, a trip to Cork could be a washout’
When it rains in Ireland, it really pours, but our columnist had important work to do…
Just visiting: Mahón, Menorca
How to spend 48 hours in this chic, buzzy island capital
‘EU must present viable trade alternative to Trump’
European governments must think about modern economies, rather than romanticise the past
Pornhub blocks access in France – and UK could be next
Website blocks access in France after proof-of-age row – and UK could be next
Alan Johnson: ‘Let’s forget the culture war over Europe’
The Labour PM didn’t turn the first referendum into a matter of identity. He presented it as a question of national interest – and that’s what we need now
Poland was a poster child for the liberal fightback. Not anymore
Nawrocki’s victory will help entrench the right in Europe and beyond
Angry young Poles may decide knife-edge election
As the country returns to the ballot box, the two leading candidates must win over an alienated electorate that voted for anti-establishment figures in the first round
Romania shows that liberal centrism isn’t dead yet
In the face of an ascendant far-right, the middle is holding
Starmer wants a reset on the EU
But Farage, France and fisheries may stand in the way
Getting the band back together: Starmer’s new European deal
The prime minister and Ursula von der Leyen are poised to sign a deal in London that marks a turning point for Labour’s hopes of reset on closer cooperation
Could Friedrich Merz be the leader Europe is waiting for?
While Starmer and Macron try to stay on Trump’s good side, Merz has embraced his inner Carney. And that, right now, is what Europe needs
Russian sabotage squads ramp up attacks to spook the west
Experts say the government needs to prepare for possible attacks on infrastructure after a string of operations in Europe linked to Russia
Opinion: All roads from Brexit stagnation lead to Europe
Rejoining the single market and customs union is key to lifting us from the economic doldrums
Britain’s way back to Europe
How a defence pact could be the antidote to Brexit
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