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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The power and limits of Emmanuel Macron’s diplomatic charm

French affairs of heart and state

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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

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