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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 NO₂ emissions through the roof. "It's a public-health catastrophe," says one prominent campaigner

By Per Liljas May 28, 2014

Hungary’s Viktor Orban Widens the Division Between E.U. Liberals and Hard-Liners

Europeans Like the E.U. More Since Brexit. Even the British

Dutch Populist Wilders Lags in Polls Due to 'Trump Effect'

What Language Will Be Used for Brexit Negotiations? Not English, Necessarily

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Hungary’s Viktor Orban Widens the Division Between E.U. Liberals and Hard-Liners

Europeans Like the E.U. More Since Brexit. Even the British

Dutch Populist Wilders Lags in Polls Due to 'Trump Effect'

What Language Will Be Used for Brexit Negotiations? Not English, Necessarily

British Pound Jumps as Brexit Vote in Parliament Looks More Likely

A two-year high in inflation is also helping

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

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

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

Britain's Most Controversial Politician Mocks European Parliament

"You’re not laughing now, are you?"

Brexit Leaves Germany's Merkel to Put the E.U. Back Together

'There is a danger now of unraveling the E.U.'

Former PM of Belgium: Brexit Can Save Europe From Itself

It offers an opportunity to forge a new E.U.

The Brexit Result Will Have China Worried

Beijing saw the U.K. as its broker with Europe. Brexit changes that

Here's Why the U.K. Held the 'Brexit' Referendum

There have been multiple calls to leave the E.U. over the years

Where Does Brexit Leave Asia?

The continent has long resisted union of any kind

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%

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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

Approval of E.U. Falls Across Europe, Poll Finds

Plenty in Europe are too, according to a new Pew poll

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

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

E.U. Postpones Decision on Visas for American Travelers

Currently, Americans can typically travel to E.U. nations without one

Deported Migrants Arrive in Turkey

The deportations are part of a controversial deal between the E.U. and Ankara

Finland and Russia Temporarily Close Border to Migrants

Only Finnish, Russian and Belarusian citizens will be allowed to cross

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...

E.U. Leaders Struggle to to Control Migrant Crisis

Tensions are flaring between European powers as the migrant crisis worsens

E.U. Mulls Action Over Polish Media Law

In the last resort, Poland could be denied its voting rights in the E.U. Council

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

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

Hungary Reopens Budapest Train Station to Refugees

But services to Western Europe are canceled pending the outcome of parliamentary discussions

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

Why Greece Matters for Everyone

Like it or not, Greece is a domino that will have ripple effects throughout the rest of the world

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

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"

U.K. Lawmakers Back E.U. Referendum

The bill has to pass through several more stages before a referendum takes place, however

Could Iran Play a Part in E.U. Energy Security?

As Europe looks for alternatives to Russian gas, Iran could provide Europe "new routes"

E.U. Ministers to Discuss Jihadist Threat

The meeting comes days after authorities foiled terrorist plots in Belgium, France and Germany

The Depths of Europe’s Shame

Tony Blair Faces Judgment Day on  the Iraq War

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

An E.U.-mandated shift to diesel cars has sent London's NO₂ emissions through the roof. "It's a public-health catastrophe," says one prominent campaigner