Europe

The Rise of a European Restrainer

Eldar Mamedov / FPIF Apr 22, 2026 In his opposition to the Iran War and condemnation of the genocide in Gaza, the Spanish prime minister has supported a principled multilateralism. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Europe

On Iran, Spain’s Sánchez a Lone European Voice of Reason

Eldar Mamedov / Responsible Statecraft Mar 5, 2026 The prime minister called Trump's war illegal and is not being bullied into joining operations or making equivocal statements of support. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Environment

Europe’s Climate and Sustainability Rules Were Shredded While Citizens Remained in the Dark

Hugh Wheelan, Raj Thamotheram / DeSmog Mar 3, 2026 Policymakers, civil society, investors, business and the media all must answer key questions fast — before the regulatory rollback turns into a rout. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

TD Original

The Questionable Christian vs. the ‘Voice of the People’

Christopher Lord / Truthdig Feb 25, 2026 For the first time since Viktor Orbán rose to power, Hungary's voters have a choice. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Europe

Is the EU Already Trying to Sabotage New Ukraine Peace Plan?

Eldar Mamedov / Responsible Statecraft Nov 24, 2025 The goal appears not to be a better peace, but to hollow out the American proposal until it becomes unacceptable to Moscow. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Opinion

Washington Can Still End the War in Ukraine

Matt Bivens / Truthdig Oct 7, 2025 But doing so would involve recognizing we helped create and sustain this tragedy. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Global Voices

United By Dissonance

Alice Kohli / Truthdig May 21, 2025 The return of power politics is forcing Switzerland to confront the limits of neutrality. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Europe

Heritage Foundation and Its Eastern European Allies Discuss Dismantling the EU

Sam Bright / DeSmog Mar 17, 2025 The group behind Project 2025 turns its attention to Europe, pow-wowing with hard-right factions in Poland and Hungary. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Europe

Is Georgia on the Edge of Revolution?

Stephen Jones / OpenDemocracy Dec 3, 2024 The Georgian Dream government that tried shifting to Russia now faces a popular uprising and constitutional crisis. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

TD Original

Trump and the Twilight of the Postwar Transatlantic Order

Julian Mathews / Truthdig Nov 12, 2024 The result of the U.S. election presents Europe with a critical moment of reckoning. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

TD Column

Macron’s True Color Is Blue

Julian Mathews / Truthdig Sep 11, 2024 By appointing Michel Barnier as prime minister, the French president ignored voters and chose working with the right over reconciliation with the left. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Environment

EU Adopts ‘Historic’ Habitat Restoration Law

Edward Carver / Common Dreams Jun 18, 2024 One campaigner called the law’s passage a “ray of hope for Europe’s nature, future generations, and the livelihoods of rural communities.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )