Germany begins land border checks, testing spirit of EU’s free travel
KEHL, Germany — Germany on Monday began random checks at its borders with five western European nations as it seeks to crack down on irregular migration,…
Far-right parties set to gain more power in European elections
BERLIN — Europe’s far right is on the march. Nationalist-populist political parties are expected to make major gains in continentwide parliamentary elections beginning Thursday, cementing a…
China’s Xi in Europe: ‘Charm offensive’ or bid to divide the West?
Fine brandy, a Tour de France jersey and old grudges against NATO: On his first European tour in five years, Chinese President Xi Jinping is…
Romania, Bulgaria join Europe’s Schengen travel zone but keep border checks
SOFIA, Bulgaria — Romania and Bulgaria partially joined Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone on Sunday, marking a new step in the two countries’ integration with the European…
U.S. and EU add sanctions on Russia for Ukraine war, Navalny death
WASHINGTON — The United States and the European Union are piling new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second anniversary of its invasion of…
European Union agrees to 50 billion euro aid package for Ukraine despite Hungary’s veto threat
In short: The EU has agreed to provide Ukraine with a new 50 billion euro ($82 billion) support package despite Hungary's threats to veto the move.President Volodymyr…
Riot police in Serbia fire tear gas at thousands of protesters demanding election annulment
Riot police in Belgrade have fired tear gas at anti-government protesters attempting to enter the city's council building. Key points:Anti-government protesters attempted to break into Belgrade's…
Can EU talks boost LGBTQ+ rights in Ukraine, Moldova and Bosnia?
LGBTQIA+ activists in Ukraine, Bosnia and Moldova – the countries next in line to start talks on joining the EU – say the membership process…
Protesters clash with police over Georgia foreign agent bill
Dozens of people have been injured as police efforts to quell mass protests in Georgia turned violent overnight.Key points:Thousands are protesting a law likened to…
EU envoy to Syria says unfair to be accused of shirking earthquake aid
The European Union's envoy to Syria has said it was not fair to accuse the group of failing to provide enough help to Syrians following the earthquake…