In the former Communist East, security officials worry that a long-running movement against Covid restrictions is becoming an incubator of political violence.
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In Foreign Policy U-Turn, Germany Ups Military Spending and Arms Ukraine
Germany agrees to strengthen its military in the latest foreign policy about-face amid pressure from allies and horror at Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
Middle East Sympathizes With Ukrainian Refugees
Many in the region took to social media to express sympathy for Ukrainians forced to flee, though their warm welcome in Europe evoked a tinge of bitterness over the treatment of Arab and Muslim migrants.
Germany Announces Increase in Defense Spending Amid Russia’s Ukraine Invasion
Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a major increase to Germany’s defense budget, a shift in longstanding policy.
Russia Ties May Hurt Thousands of European Companies
European companies that have operations in Russia are preparing for collateral damage as Western sanctions aim to penalize Russia’s economy.
Russia Ties May Hurt Thousands of European Companies
European companies that have operations in Russia are preparing for collateral damage as Western sanctions aim to penalize Russia’s economy.
Sanctions Aim to Put Pressure on Russia After Invasion
Several countries and the European Union have imposed a variety of sanctions in response to Vladimir V. Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine.
New U.S. Sanctions Target Russian Company Behind Nord Stream 2
The move by President Biden came as administration officials warned that a Russian military assault on Ukraine could be imminent.
How Europeans Are Responding to Exorbitant Gas and Power Bills
High energy prices in Europe are upending people’s lives. While some are installing solar panels, others are stoking their wood-burning stoves.
Germany Aims to Lift Most Covid Restrictions by Spring
Now that the Omicron surge appears to have peaked, officials in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Slovakia said they too would drop all or most of their remaining restrictions in the near future.