The populist prime minister, a hero to many American conservatives, has changed voting rules and legalized ‘voter tourism’ as he stands for re-election
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Poland Wins European Tree of the Year After Russia Is Banned
After Russia was banned from the European Tree of the Year competition, organizers reflected on how a celebration of trees became tangled up in global politics.
Ukraine War Forces a Question: How Far East Does Europe Go?
After Russia invaded, Ukraine asked to join the European Union, quickly. Moldova and Georgia have asked, too. Member states would rather not answer.
Roberta Metsola Elected as President of European Parliament
Roberta Metsola of Malta will succeed David Sassoli, an Italian politician who died last week, at a critical time for the institution.
European Parliament’s President, David Sassoli, Dies at 65
He was a well-known journalist in his native Italy before going into politics, and devoted his tenure to making the Parliament more prominent.
Europe, Taiwan Inch Closer as Distrust of Beijing Grows
Talks between European lawmakers and Taiwanese officials point to Europe’s increasing willingness to strengthen relations, despite Beijing’s threats.
Navalny, Putin’s Imprisoned Foe, Wins E.U.’s Top Human Rights Award
Aleksei A. Navalny, the Russian opposition leader who survived an assassination attempt only to be jailed, received the Sakharov Prize.
Facebook Hearing Bolsters Calls for Regulation in Europe
A whistle-blower who told Congress about the tech giant’s inner workings has spoken with top policymakers in Brussels, Britain and France about the need for tougher oversight.
Italy Frees Catalan Separatist Leader From Jail. Here’s How the Case Has Gone.
Carles Puigdemont, a former leader of Catalonia, faces trial in Spain and was detained briefly in Italy. It is not clear if he will appear when the court considers whether to return him to Spain.
Will Italy Hand a Wanted Catalan Separatist Leader to Spain?
Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of Spain’s Catalonia region, was freed after a brief arrest in Italy. But he must remain in the country until authorities decide whether to send him back to Spain for trial.