Western Europe
Economic and Financial Affairs Council Moves Further Away from Russian Dependency
The Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the EU outlined its next steps in phasing out the EU’s reliance on Russian fossil fuels, and adopted several other measures at its meeting on October 4, according to the Council of the EU.
Economic Fears Grow as UK Government Shifts
The British economy is in a serious economic downturn. This trouble comes as the government experiences changes in the top two offices: the monarch and the Prime Minister. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 8, 2022, her son, King Charles III, has been working to settle into his new role as the country’s figurehead. However, the person many people blame for this downturn is Prime Minister Liz Truss, who took office on Sept. 6, 2022.
Rising Prices Grip EU As War in Ukraine Carries On
The economies of Europe seem to be caught between a rock and a hard place - that is, between record-high inflation and a potential recession.
Germany Sees Continued Controversial Far-Right Protests
As the conflict in Ukraine still dominates the political arenas across Europe, undercurrents of various far-right movements in the continent seem to be on rise once again.
Finland, Sweden Consider NATO Membership
As it has become increasingly evident with each passing week, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced nearly every country in Western Europe to reevaluate its security doctrines.
Europe Braces for Prospects of Gas Rationing
One month into the war in Ukraine, European countries started facing some of the harshest effects of the conflict – and showed a slight faltering in resolve on continuing facing off against Russia
EU Resolves to Collectively Buy Energy, Reduce Dependence on Russia
After summits with NATO and the G7, the European Union resolved on Friday to jointly purchase and store gas, hydrogen, and liquid natural gas (LNG).
EU Opts to Cut Individual Russian Banks from SWIFT, Sanction Central Bank
A coalition of Western allies - including the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom - unleashed a flurry of sanctions against
Why Europe Must Embrace Nuclear Energy
As the world crawls farther into the 21st century, Western Europe has seemingly begun to realize two certainties: that Russian influence will continue to have a destabilizing presence on Europe for decades to come, and that the catastrophic threat posed by climate change must be confronted with unprecedented urgency.
Where Does Germany Stand in the Ukraine Crisis?
Germany’s new chancellor, Olaf Scholz, is viewed by some as indecisive and reserved regarding the Ukraine crisis– the hardest foreign affairs challenge yet in his tenure.
Austria Enacts Sweeping Vaccine Mandate
Austria became the first European democracy to institute a sweeping vaccine mandate for nearly its entire adult population on Friday. The move is regarded as a bellwether for other countries struggling to increase vaccination rates as the coronavirus pandemic enters its third year.