Why are far-right parties on the march across Europe?
CNN — While the Anglosphere was wracked by a burst of populism in 2016, most European countries proved remarkably resilient. Long-held grievances in the United Kingdom and United States fueled…
Grain deal ‘has been terminated,’ Russia says
CNN — Russia said Monday it was suspending its participation in a crucial deal that allowed the export of Ukrainian grain, once again raising fears over global food supplies and…
Erdogan ties Sweden’s NATO bid to Turkey’s path to EU membership
CNN — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday that Brussels should clear the path for Ankara’s accession to the European Union, before his country approves Sweden’s bid for NATO…
Pakistan, EU vow to enhance cooperation through concerted efforts
Pakistan and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to promote peace and prosperity through concerted efforts. The resolve was expressed during a meeting between Minister of State for Foreign…
Google’s ad-tech business facing possible threat of a break-up: report
European Union antitrust regulators may order Alphabet’s Google to sell a part of its advertising-technology business, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Monday. Google’s dominance…
Poland’s opposition brings thousands onto streets to protest against nationalist government
Hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered in Warsaw on Sunday, the 34th anniversary of Poland’s first postwar democratic election, for a march the liberal opposition has billed as a test…
Only 271 Afghans were resettled in Europe last year, says International Rescue Committee
CNN — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) said European Union states have “consistently neglected the needs of Afghans” in a report published on Wednesday, where it found that only 271…
‘Get out’: Influx of Russians to Georgia stokes old enmities
Tbilisi, Georgia CNN — Above Tbilisi’s Old Town stands the Mother of Georgia statue, like a less imposing Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. “Kartlis Deda,” as she is…
Ben Gvir: EU cancels Israel reception to avoid far-right minister
Jerusalem CNN — The European Union canceled a diplomatic reception to celebrate Europe Day in Tel Aviv due to take place on Tuesday to avoid giving a platform to Israel’s…
A change in Turkish leadership might not spell the end of ties with Russia
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign up here. Abu Dhabi, UAE…