As the number of surviving veterans dwindles, the old pillars of trans-Atlantic certainty have begun to tremble.
Tag: Europe
The Man Who Told America the Truth About D-Day
Ernie Pyle’s dispatches offered comfort to readers back home. Then the Normandy landings — 75 years ago this week — changed his perspective on the war’s costs.
‘Balkan Spring’ Turns to Summer, and Hopes for Change Dim
From Serbia to Montenegro and Albania, thousands have taken to the streets for months to protest corrupt, autocratic leaders. Yet nothing has budged.
Secretive Bilderberg Meeting Draws Pompeo and Kushner
Top Trump administration officials are attending the annual Bilderberg Meeting, where political and business leaders swear never to publicly reveal what is discussed.
In Harvard Speech, Merkel Rebukes Trump’s Worldview in All but Name
Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany told the Harvard graduates of 2019 to be “outward looking, not isolationist,” and not “describe lies as truth and truth as lies.”
Gaining Strength in Spain, Sánchez Emerges as Beacon for Socialism in Europe
The prime minister has completed a remarkable comeback, consolidating a victory in national elections with a strong showing for the European Parliament.
Gaining Strength in Spain, Sánchez Emerges as Beacon for Socialism in Europe
The prime minister has completed a remarkable comeback, consolidating a victory in national elections with a strong showing for the European Parliament.
Sure, the Populists Gained, but the Real Winners May Be for Europe
In a fragmented new European Parliament, President Emmanuel Macron of France’s pro-Europe forces and the Greens may have more leverage to influence both policy and personnel.
Germany’s Political Establishment Looks Fragile After E.U. Vote
Both parties in Angela Merkel’s governing coalition suffered losses in the European Parliament election, raising questions about the future.
4 Years of College, $0 in Debt: How Some Countries Make Higher Education Affordable
When we asked people around the world what sort of financial burden they bore for their higher education, we heard how much it varies from country to country.