Western Europe Archive

With the collapse of Scholz’s government, German politics, long celebrated for its stability, has descended into turmoil. Why?

Germany’s upcoming elections are of existential importance to every party. That could fuel a level of polarization not seen in decades.

Germany’s governing coalition collapsed, likely setting up early elections for next year. The uncertainty raises a number of questions for the EU.

A backlash in Europe against overtourism is putting countries that rely on tourism for revenue and employment in a bind.

Floods in Spain last week killed more than 200 people, a grim but tangible reminder of how disasters can overwhelm even advanced economies.