Charlemagne
Our columnist provides incisive commentary and analysis on European politics, policies, and societal issues
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A rise in antisemitism puts Europe’s liberal values to the test
The return of Europe’s oldest scourge
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Elon Musk threatens to widen the rift between Europe and America
Musk is from Mars, Europe is from Venus
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A flailing economy has left the EU exposed to Trumpian outbursts
Europe is back in crisis, as so often before
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Angela who? Merkel’s legacy looks increasingly terrible
16 years of no reforms are taking a toll on Germany and Europe
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Hopes for religious harmony come to life in the Muslim Vatican
Albania wants to put the “state” in “Islamic state”
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Europe could become Trump’s geopolitical roadkill
A second dose of MAGA will put the EU in a pickle
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How the wolf went from folktale villain to culture-war scapegoat
The startling return of wolves in Europe raises hackles
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A banking raid in Europe kicks up an unseemly nationalist defence
Der Italian banking job goes down badly in Germany
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Europe is bidding a steady farewell to passport-free travel
Germany is the latest Schengen country to reintroduce border checks
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Nice ideas, Mr Draghi—now who will pay for them?
From “whatever it takes” to “whatever the cost”
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Europe must beware the temptations of technocracy
Experts are increasingly crowding out flailing politicians
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Europe’s lefties bash migrants (nearly) as well as the hard right
Xenophobia is crossing the political spectrum
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What Europe’s comeback politicians can teach American voters
A second shot at power can mean too much of the same
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The great cover-up: Europe is losing its penchant for public nudity
A columnist bares all in pursuit of the naked truth