Patrick Kingsley, an international correspondent, and Laetitia Vancon, a photojournalist, are driving 3,700 miles to explore the reopening of the European continent after coronavirus lockdowns.
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Germany Wants E.U. to Sanction Head of Russian Military Intelligence
Berlin plans to invoke a new European sanctions mechanism to target a hacker who orchestrated a cyberattack on the German Parliament — and the head of Russian intelligence himself.
A Reporter’s Journey Across a Resuscitating, and Oddly Changed, Europe
In fits and starts, Europe is gradually reopening after months of lockdown. We’re driving more than 3,700 miles to document life on a continent where surreal moments now seem normal, and normality surreal.
A €750 Billion Coronavirus Recovery Plan Thrusts Europe Into a New Frontier
Adopting the proposal would make history for the bloc, vesting authority in Brussels in ways that more closely resembled a central government.
A €750 Billion Virus Recovery Plan Thrusts Europe Into a New Frontier
The European Commission wants to issue bonds to raise the funds, taking a step closer to a shared budget potentially paid for through common taxes.
European Defense and ‘Strategic Autonomy’ Are Also Coronavirus Victims
With governments under intense spending pressure to cope with the coronavirus, European ambitions for a more independent defense are facing the chop.
Will Mandatory Face Masks End the Burqa Bans?
As face coverings become the rule in public spaces, attitudes about head scarves may change.
Why Are Women-Led Nations Doing Better With Covid-19?
A new leadership style offers promise for a new era of global threats.
Coronavirus Lockdown May Spur Surge in Mental Illness, U.N. Warns
Childhood disease may also soar as the pandemic claims millions of indirect victims by blocking access to medical care.
Amazon’s Showdown in France Tests Its Ability to Sidestep Labor
The pandemic has intensified the push-pull between labor and the retail giant, which is required by European law to deal with unions — and has prospered anyway.