Europe's Housing Crunch Is Becoming a Family Budget Problem
Housing pressure across Europe is showing up in rent, heating costs, delayed independence for young adults and difficult policy choices for governments.
Why Europe Is Struggling With an Aging Population
Across much of Europe, families, employers and governments are adapting to a demographic shift that is reshaping caregiving, retirement and the workforce.
Europe's Drought Watch Is Becoming a Farm and Water Problem
New drought monitoring data highlights dry conditions across parts of Europe, but the bigger story is how farmers and water managers are increasingly planning months ahead for water stress rather than reacting after damage occurs.
Ukraine Opens EU Membership Talks While the War Continues
Ukraine has opened the first chapter of European Union membership negotiations, beginning a long reform process even as the country continues to fight Russia's invasion.
France's Early Heat Wave Shows Europe's Summer Risks Are Starting Sooner
France is preparing for another major heat event just weeks after an earlier heat wave increased emergency room visits, highlighting the growing challenge of managing heat risks before summer fully arrives.
NATO's Kosovo Drawdown Is a Quiet Signal About a Long Peacekeeping Mission
NATO says improved security allows it to adjust its Kosovo peacekeeping mission, but troop levels and local tensions remain important questions.
Europe's New Migration Rules Change How Border Cases May Be Handled
The EU's migration and asylum overhaul is now in effect, putting new screening, return procedures and rights safeguards to a practical test.
Europe's New Border System Is Already a Summer Travel Headache
A new European border-processing system is changing how many U.S. travelers enter the region, with digital records replacing passport stamps and possible delays depending on airport, date and demand.
Europe's Summer Wildfire Plan Is a Travel Story, Not Just a Climate Story
The European Union says it is deploying record wildfire resources before peak summer season, a move travelers may want to watch as heat, smoke and emergency alerts shape plans.
UK Defense Delays Show Europe's Rearmament Problem Is Also A Budget Problem
Reported delays in Britain's defense investment planning show why European security depends on budgets, timelines and industrial capacity, not promises alone.
Ukraine and Moldova Move Closer to EU Talks After Hungary Shift
A reported shift by Hungary clears a key procedural obstacle for Ukraine and Moldova, but EU membership remains a long and uncertain process.
Poland and Lithuania Nuclear Talks Show NATO's Deterrence Debate Is Moving East
Poland and Lithuania confirmed talks about possible roles in NATO nuclear deterrence, while Poland said it has no current plan to host nuclear weapons.
EU Migration Deal Moves Deportation Enforcement Beyond Europe's Borders
The European Union has reached a deal on tougher return rules, including possible return hubs outside the bloc, drawing criticism from rights groups.
NATO Resilience Push Shows Europe Is Planning Beyond the Battlefield
A NATO meeting in Vilnius puts attention on civil resilience as Europe keeps responding to security pressure from Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Romania Drone Report Brings NATO Border Risk to the U.N.
Romania says a Russian drone carrying explosives entered its airspace, moving a NATO border-security concern to the U.N. Security Council.
EU Fine Against Temu Tests Online Marketplace Safety Rules
The European Union fined Temu 200 million euros under the Digital Services Act, saying the online marketplace failed to prevent illegal or unsafe products.
Europe’s New Migration Rules Face a June Test
The EU’s migration pact is set to start applying in June, testing whether member states can share responsibility when border pressure rises.
Slovenia's New Government Marks Another Shift in Europe's Political Map
Janez Jansa's return as Slovenia's prime minister adds another national shift to Europe's busy political year.