On Europe

The state enablers of the Stade shooting

A fatal shooting in Germany illuminated more than one man

France’s fading yellow jersey

The Tour de France once united France, but now reflects its divisions

The EU must change course on energy

European industry is finally standing up to irrational EU climate policies

The memory wars

Poland and Ukraine must find some way to stop falling out over history

Papal pressures

The Pope was well-received in Spain, but political tensions have been mounting

Empire State Madrid

Can a stagnant Spain rediscover the future? Hope lies with its capital

Hard rain in Spain

Domestic scandal has rocketed back to the forefront of Spanish politics

The EU is getting worse

Ursula von der Leyen’s left-wing managerial agenda is failing

The Middle Kingdom and the middle powers

China’s clash with Western power shattered its civilisational self-image. Europe is heading for a similar reckoning

Among the true believers

Belgium’s cycling culture is unique, and increasingly under threat