Europe | The National Front's victory
France in shock
A far-right victory in European elections crushes President François Hollande’s governing Socialists
Uncertainty and tension ahead of possible Ukraine peace talks
Vladimir Putin has successfully divided Europe and America—again
Ukraine’s European backers challenge Putin to commit to a 30-day ceasefire
Their gambit is as much a test for Donald Trump as the Kremlin
What it means to have an American on the throne of St Peter
By choosing Robert Prevost the cardinals seek unity in a fractured church
To grasp Europe’s fragmentations, look to a 31-year treasure hunt
The Golden Owl is a parable for a changing continent
Portugal heads to the polls for the third time in barely three years
Can a political culture of compromise survive the turbulence?
Berlin’s culture bosses must become more commercial
However distasteful this might seem to them