The short extension was conditioned on Parliament’s approving a withdrawal deal it has already rejected twice by decisive margins.
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News analysis: Brussels, Sick of Brexit, Braces for a Deadline Debate
Britain will seek an extension on its E.U. withdrawal process. Any one of 27 national leaders could refuse. And they have reason to fear a long delay.
Sweden Provides Some Perspective on Women and Equality
Swedish women have achieved near parity with men in government. But gains have slowed, and there are some cautionary tales.
A Sports Hijab Has France Debating the Muslim Veil, Again
A French store dropped a plan to sell a hijab designed for runners after becoming embroiled in the country’s debate about what Muslim women wear.
France, Reaching Out to Youth, Takes Its Great Debate to Twitch
Ten top government officials joined live discussions on Twitch, a platform best known for showing people playing video games.
Thousands Rally Against Anti-Semitism in France
France’s major political parties and Jewish organizations organized rallies across the country against anti-Semitism, responding to a sharp spike in incidents targeting Jewish people and sites.
Can France Ever Leave Africa? Airstrikes in Chad Raise an Old Question
Puzzled analysts and members of Parliament wonder why France is again propping up an ironhanded African dictator.
Violent ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests in Week 13
Protesters turned out in lower numbers in France but showed no sign of letting up the pressure on the government of President Emmanuel Macron.
Attempted Raid on News Site’s Offices Prompts Outcry in France
Prosecutors tried to search the offices of Mediapart after it published recordings of Alexandre Benalla, a former presidential aide who is the target of several investigations in France.
France Recalls Ambassador to Italy, Revealing Strains at Europe’s Core
Building tensions reached a breaking point after Italy’s deputy prime minister, Luigi Di Maio, met this week in France with a Yellow Vest leader.