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Hungary’s Viktor Orban Widens the Division Between E.U. Liberals and Hard-Liners
By Billy Perrigo
Europeans Like the E.U. More Since Brexit. Even the British
By Tara John
Dutch Populist Wilders Lags in Polls Due to 'Trump Effect'
By Joseph Hincks
What Language Will Be Used for Brexit Negotiations? Not English, Necessarily
By Tara John
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British Pound Jumps as Brexit Vote in Parliament Looks More Likely
A two-year high in inflation is also helping
By Geoffrey Smith / Fortune
October 18, 2016
Apple vs. the E.U. Is the Biggest Tax Battle in History
Apple's $14.5 billion tax bill is just the beginning of a very big fight between the world's richest companies and its governments
By Rana Foroohar
August 30, 2016
British Lawmakers Slam 'Europe-Wide' Failure on Migrants
The E.U. and its member states were too slow and disorganised to tackle the crisis, report says
By Tara John
August 3, 2016
Solemn 'Last Supper' for Cameron and E.U. Leaders
E.U. leaders stressed that the U.K. could not have its cake and eat it too
By Nash Jenkins
June 28, 2016
Britain's Most Controversial Politician Mocks European Parliament
"You’re not laughing now, are you?"
By Tara John
June 28, 2016
Brexit Leaves Germany's Merkel to Put the E.U. Back Together
'There is a danger now of unraveling the E.U.'
By Karl Vick
June 27, 2016
Former PM of Belgium: Brexit Can Save Europe From Itself
It offers an opportunity to forge a new E.U.
By Guy Verhofstadt
June 27, 2016
The Brexit Result Will Have China Worried
Beijing saw the U.K. as its broker with Europe. Brexit changes that
By Hannah Beech / Shanghai
June 24, 2016
Here's Why the U.K. Held the 'Brexit' Referendum
There have been multiple calls to leave the E.U. over the years
By Rishi Iyengar
June 24, 2016
Where Does Brexit Leave Asia?
The continent has long resisted union of any kind
By Hannah Beech / Shanghai
June 24, 2016
The Remain Party Bar Is the Saddest Place in the U.K. Right Now
Results have confirmed that the Leave vote has won with 52% of votes to 48%
By TIME Staff
June 24, 2016
Tony Blair Faces Judgment Day on the Iraq War
Just days after Britain’s E.U. referendum, the country will halt once again for a second political moment for the history books—the release on July 6 of a report that could define the legacy of one...
By Mark Leftly/London
June 23, 2016
Game of Thrones Has a Lot at Stake in the 'Brexit' Vote
HBO's biggest show stands to lose if the U.K. leaves Europe
By Rishi Iyengar
June 23, 2016
A Brief History of Britain's Tortured Relationship With the European Union in 11 Quotes
As Britain votes on whether to remain in the E.U., a look back at some choice words from history about that fraught relationship
By Dan Stewart
June 22, 2016
Why the Brits Are Poised To Take a Risk and Leave the European Union
The headlines you’re reading on Brexit—the U.K.’s June 23 referendum on whether it should leave the European Union—aren’t telling you the whole story. Beyond the infighting in Westminster, there’s something deeper and longer-lasting happening across...
By Frank Luntz
June 16, 2016
The Hollow Alliance
The historic concord between the U.S. and Europe made the West safe and rich. Now it's in danger of collapse
By Ian Bremmer
June 16, 2016
Emotion and Immigration Could Drive Britain to Exit the E.U.
To many Europeans, the biggest battle currently taking place on the Continent is in France, where soccer teams from 24 countries are competing in the European Championships. But in the U.K., a battle for Europe...
By Dan Stewart
June 16, 2016
Europeans Want a More Active E.U., Poll Finds
ISIS and climate change are also seen by Europeans as their most serious threats according to a new Pew poll
By Tara John
June 13, 2016
Approval of E.U. Falls Across Europe, Poll Finds
Plenty in Europe are too, according to a new Pew poll
By Tara John
June 7, 2016
Why You Don't Need to Worry—Much—About Europe's Far Right
Austria's far-right Norbert Hofer loses the country's presidential election, more proof of the limits of extreme right-wingers in Europe
By Ian Bremmer
May 24, 2016
Greek Island Becomes Jail
Migrants are trapped on the Greek island of Chios thanks to a new deal between the E.U. and Turkey—and they're getting restless
By Oscar Lopez/Chios, Greece
April 13, 2016
E.U. Postpones Decision on Visas for American Travelers
Currently, Americans can typically travel to E.U. nations without one
By Sarah Begley
April 13, 2016
Deported Migrants Arrive in Turkey
The deportations are part of a controversial deal between the E.U. and Ankara
By Mark Rivett-Carnac
April 5, 2016
Finland and Russia Temporarily Close Border to Migrants
Only Finnish, Russian and Belarusian citizens will be allowed to cross
By Mark Rivett-Carnac
March 23, 2016
The E.U.’s Deal To Send Back Asylum Seekers to Turkey Is Illegal—and Immoral
In 2011, as the Arab Spring swept from Tunisia to Libya and disgorged its first wave of refugees, then Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi looked at the tens of thousands of Tunisians arriving on his...
By Charlotte McDonald-Gibson
March 17, 2016
E.U. Leaders Struggle to to Control Migrant Crisis
Tensions are flaring between European powers as the migrant crisis worsens
By Nash Jenkins
February 25, 2016
E.U. Mulls Action Over Polish Media Law
In the last resort, Poland could be denied its voting rights in the E.U. Council
By TIME Staff
January 3, 2016
Le Pen's Success in France Is One More Sign of a Scared Electorate
A strong showing by the far-right Front National shows that politicians who can play to voters' fears will continue to thrive
By Ian Bremmer
December 7, 2015
These Are the 5 Facts You Need to Know About the Paris Climate Summit
Climate change is being overshadowed by more immediate threats like terrorism, but a UN summit could finally make a difference
By Ian Bremmer
December 4, 2015
Hungary Reopens Budapest Train Station to Refugees
But services to Western Europe are canceled pending the outcome of parliamentary discussions
By Rishi Iyengar
September 3, 2015
Hungary's Border Fence Isn't Stopping Syrian Migrants
Hungary wants to impose prison terms against refugees who sneak across the border on their way to the E.U. They're still coming
By Simon Shuster
August 31, 2015
Why Greece Matters for Everyone
Like it or not, Greece is a domino that will have ripple effects throughout the rest of the world
By Rana Foroohar
July 6, 2015
Greek Vote Forces Europe to Make a Difficult Decision
Europe's choice is essentially to give way to Greece or see it leave the Eurozone
By Charlotte McDonald-Gibson / Brussels
July 5, 2015
Nobel Laureate Blames Creditors for Greek Crisis
Nobel laureate tells TIME that the institutions and countries that have enforced cost-cutting on Greece "have criminal responsibility"
By Simon Shuster / Athens
June 29, 2015
U.K. Lawmakers Back E.U. Referendum
The bill has to pass through several more stages before a referendum takes place, however
By David Stout
June 10, 2015
Could Iran Play a Part in E.U. Energy Security?
As Europe looks for alternatives to Russian gas, Iran could provide Europe "new routes"
By Andy Tully / Oilprice.com
June 5, 2015
E.U. Ministers to Discuss Jihadist Threat
The meeting comes days after authorities foiled terrorist plots in Belgium, France and Germany
By David Stout
January 19, 2015
The Depths of Europe’s Shame
The E.U.’s reluctance to help migrants crossing the Mediterranean betrays the organization’s values
By Charlotte McDonald-Gibson
November 20, 2014
Right-Wing Party's Success in U.K. Alarms Europe
The first British parliamentary seat for the U.K. Independence Party intensifies—and reflects—the crisis of mainstream politics in Europe
By Catherine Mayer
October 10, 2014
U.K. Edges Toward Departure From E.U.
As Britain's Conservative Party holds its last party conference ahead of May's general elections, the Euroskeptic message looks like a winning one
By Catherine Mayer / Birmingham
September 30, 2014
Europe’s Economic Woes Require a Japanese Solution
The region’s economy is starting to resemble Japan’s, and that threatens to condemn Europe to its own lost decades
By Michael Schuman
August 20, 2014
E.U. Sanctions Leave 27,000 Russian Tourists Stranded
Oligarchs are having to ditch their private jets, too
By Per Liljas
August 5, 2014
Flight MH17: Europe Unlikely to Enforce Tougher Sanctions on Russia
Analysts say the European Union is unlikely to go beyond sanctioning individuals
By Mirren Gidda
July 21, 2014
No Refuge
Over 60,000 migrants have tried to cross the sea to Italy this year, in hopes of finding safety in Europe—and the Navy is doing its best to stop them before they make it
By Simon Shuster
July 17, 2014
5 Key Questions about the E.U. Election Results
Why so many Europeans voted for parties that are hostile to their own political and economic union
By Vivienne Walt / Paris
May 28, 2014
London Is a Worse NO2 Polluter Than Beijing
An E.U.-mandated shift to diesel cars has sent London's NO
2
emissions through the roof. "It's a public-health catastrophe," says one prominent campaigner
By Per Liljas
May 28, 2014
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