Europe

A woman visits a memorial for fallen soldiers at at Kyiv’s Maidan, or Independence Square, on Saturday, March 1.

“We’re On Our Own”: Ukrainians Confront a New Reality “We’re On Our Own”: Ukrainians Confront a New Reality

Even leftists who disagree with some of Zelensky’s policies are glad he didn’t back down to Trump.

Mar 4, 2025 / Jared Goyette

Roman Martynovskyy, left, attorney and legal expert at the Regional Center for Human Rights; Anna Lobova, right.

When Russia Massacred Ukrainian Prisoners of War When Russia Massacred Ukrainian Prisoners of War

In 2022, an explosion at a Russian penal colony killed dozens of surrendered Ukrainian soldiers. Families are still fighting for justice.

Mar 4, 2025 / Alyssa Oursler

A small protest takes place outside the US embassy on February 26, 2025 in Kyiv, Ukraine.

No, Donald: The US Owes Ukraine No, Donald: The US Owes Ukraine

Not the other way around.

Feb 28, 2025 / Stephen Crowley

The Reichstag building in Berlin on February 24, 2025.

To Defeat the Far Right, We Must Adopt an Anti-Fascist Economic Policy To Defeat the Far Right, We Must Adopt an Anti-Fascist Economic Policy

Opposition to the status quo must not be monopolized by the right-wing extremist visions of parties like Alternative für Deutschland.

Feb 28, 2025 / Isabella M. Weber

Hundreds of climate activists take part in a protest in the run up to the German elections in Bonn, Germany, on February 14, 2025.

Climate Retreat in Germany? Climate Retreat in Germany?

The public still wants action, but elections in the world’s third-biggest economy may stall progress.

Feb 27, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard

Tilda Swinton poses after attending a press conference for the Honorary Golden Bear award at the 75th Berlinale on February 14, 2025.

The Berlin International Film Festival in a Time of Crisis The Berlin International Film Festival in a Time of Crisis

During the Berlinale’s 75th anniversary, it felt like the world was coming apart—but at least we had the “borderless realm” of film.

Feb 26, 2025 / Linda Mannheim

Man with a microphone stands onstage as he speaks.

The Far Right Just Made Terrifying New Gains in Germany The Far Right Just Made Terrifying New Gains in Germany

One lesson from an Alternative für Deutschland rally and this weekend’s election results: The Cold War never ended.

Feb 24, 2025 / Carol Schaeffer

Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer and House majority leader Hakeem Jeffries share a lighter moment. Many voters fail to see the humor.

Trump Is Unpopular—and So Are the Do-Nothing Democrats Trump Is Unpopular—and So Are the Do-Nothing Democrats

The president is increasingly hated, but so is an opposition party that fails to oppose.

Feb 21, 2025 / Jeet Heer

The Mud King

The Mud King The Mud King

Putrid bladderdump.

Feb 21, 2025 / Steve Brodner

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Mannheim_20Feb.jpg The CDU offices in the Berlin district of Tempelhof-Schoeneberg splashed with light-blue paint—the AfDs party’s color.

Germany’s Suddenly Turbulent Election Germany’s Suddenly Turbulent Election

In the wake of Trump’s victory—and his administration’s transformation from staunch ally to sneering adversary—Germany’s firewall against the far right is beginning to crack.

Feb 20, 2025 / Linda Mannheim

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