Poland took in millions of people fleeing the war in Ukraine. But a vocal minority is trying to stoke tensions as Russian attacks threaten to prompt a new surge.
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Hassles of Cross-Border Trains Hamper EU’s Green Ambitions
One man is on a mission to find and suggest fixes for all of the flaws making international rail travel in Europe surprisingly hard. Getting more people on trains is key to meeting E.U. climate goals.
As Europe Piles Sanctions on Russia, Some Sacred Cows Are Spared
The European Union has been severing economic ties with Moscow to support Ukraine, but some countries have lobbied to protect key sectors.
Poland Says Druzhba Pipeline Leak Was Probably an Accident
News of the episode raised energy security concerns, but a Polish energy official said there was no reason to suspect sabotage.
With Ukraine War, Europe’s Democratic Project Takes on New Urgency
Panelists at the Athens Democracy Forum said Putin’s invasion has provided a striking example of the importance and power of the democratic idea.
Liberal Politics Needs a Lifeline. Emotion Could Be it.
A Polish historian and journalist says she believes it is time for liberal politicians to lean harder on emotion the way populists have for years.
Roger Waters Concert in Poland Called Off After Ukraine Views Prompt Anger
In online exchanges with Ukraines first lady, the Pink Floyd co-founder said Ukraine should seek peace with Russia and blamed the United States for encouraging the conflict.
For Churches, Abortion Politics Is a Double-Edged Sword
Ireland and Poland went in entirely opposite directions on abortion. Why?
More Vital Than Ever, Ukraine’s Trains Bind a Land Fractured by War
With the skies and ports closed, Ukraine’s railroads have been crucial to efforts to flee, to return, to keep the country going or to simply reclaim some semblance of normal life.
Europeans Debate Barring Russian Tourists Over the Invasion of Ukraine
A proposed visa ban has divided many Europeans, with some arguing it would increase pressure inside Russia and others questioning whether it plays into Kremlin claims of persecution by the West.