Section: European Voice (EU)
What Germany should do about Europe
BERLIN — January marks the beginning of Europe’s Schicksalsjahr: its fateful year. Ahead of the European parliamentary election in May — the first after Brexit — populist and anti-European parties are locked in a battle of ideas with Europe’s political defenders. It’s no exaggeration to say the future of the European project is...
Marine Le Pen unveils far-right candidates for European election
Fresh faces, trusted lieutenants and defectors from France’s mainstream conservative party — Marine Le Pen’s team of candidates is ready to go for the European election. The leader of the French National Rally unveiled her selection Sunday at Paris’ Maison de la Mutualité conference center, showing her hand months before voters...
The only impeachment guide you’ll ever need
It’s been barely a week since Democrats took control of the House of Representatives, and already the I-word is flying around Washington. “We’re going to impeach the motherfucker,” Rashida Tlaib declared jubilantly mere hours after being sworn in. Longtime members Brad Sherman and Al Green filed articles of impeachment against...
Poland’s transformation is a story worth telling
WARSAW — The first thing that hit you about the Poland of 1987 was the smell — a pungent mix of coal smoke leavened with coarse tobacco, a whiff of cabbage and rancid sweat overlaid with clouds of diesel exhaust. Lingering on the streets and alleys of cities, towns and villages, it was not the smell of a successful or a happy society. The odor...
Russia tests hypersonic missile system
Russia has successfully tested a hypersonic missile system that will enter service next year, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday. “Starting from next year, in 2019, a new intercontinental strategic system Avangard will enter service in the Russian army and the first regiment in the strategic missile troops will be deployed,” Putin told...
Pope calls for end to world conflicts
Pope Francis called for fraternity among people with different ideas and religions in his annual Christmas message. “My wish for a happy Christmas is a wish for fraternity,” the pope said Tuesday. “Fraternity among individuals of every nation and culture. Fraternity among people with different ideas, yet capable of respecting and listening to one...
Senate passes short-term spending bill to avert shutdown
The Senate passed a short-term spending bill on Wednesday night to avoid a partial government shutdown, kicking a fight with President Donald Trump over border wall funding until next year. The legislation was passed by voice vote and will keep the government open until Feb. 8, provided the House will pass it. Senate Majority Leader Mitch...
EU unveils minimal Brexit safety net for no deal
A no-deal Brexit will be no picnic — especially for Britain’s lucrative financial services industry. That was the warning from the European Commission Wednesday, laid out in its emergency contingency plans for a no-deal scenario, 100 days before the U.K. is due to leave the EU. Commission officials said they had made only the most basic...
Putin is tightening his grip on Ukraine
KIEV — Ukraine’s Christmas markets may be in full swing, but the season isn’t feeling particularly festive this year. Our thoughts are with the 24 Ukrainian sailors who were attacked and captured by Russia last month in the Sea of Azov, and the Kremlin’s attempts to destabilize the region. With a level of contempt and disregard...
Sarah Sanders: Trump had nothing to do with inauguration spending
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is denying that President Donald Trump had any knowledge of possible malfeasance by his inaugural committee, which is reportedly under investigation for misusing funds. “That doesn’t have anything to do with the president or the first lady,” Sanders told reporters Thursday evening outside...
