He said what?
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You can only properly translate French scatological swear words if you consider who is using them. In this case, the most powerful person in France.
The European bison is back from the edge of extinction, and Białowieża has the continent’s largest population.
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A barrier built to stop human migrants will instead cut off animals and scientific cooperation.
SDP leader Olaf Scholz is on course to become the next chancellor.
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A coalition deal has been struck and Olaf Scholz will soon take over as chancellor.
E as in ebbing.
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To understand the euro’s weakness, you have to look at the US as well as Europe.
Hopes for a better future?
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Belarus has created a migrant crisis at its border in an apparent move to punish the European Union for its opposition to the country’s leader.
Wolf watching in Sierra de la Culebra, Spain.
Chisco Lema
A farming community in north-west Spain may hold the answer to coexistence with wild carnivores.
Eric Zemmour at a conference to discuss the future of right-wing politics in Paris.
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The French commentator’s heritage is providing a useful patina for extreme views.
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Europe’s forests are growing, but tropical areas are losing tree cover at a massive scale due to EU demand for imported products. Here’s how to redress the imbalance.
When Spain first imported chocolate, the medical community was concerned about the drink and its potential side effects.
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From devil to potion to miracle drug, chocolate’s arrival in Europe was a wild ride.
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Many in the EU are wary of the motivations of Chinese companies investing in Europe. New research shows the many reasons behind these investments.
Armin Laschet’s performance in the recent Germany election has led to soul searching among Christian democrats.
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A look behind the long-term trends following the surprise victory for social democrats in Germany.
Young Ghanaians in Europe visit home for different reasons.
Laura Ogden
Trips to their home countries by migrant youth help them create and update their relationship with the countries their families come from.
Renewable energy is a fast-growing industry.
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Problems with affordable, accessible energy could be mitigated by making more energy providers publicly owned.
Andrej Babis speaks at a press conference after the election results suggested defeat.
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The race was tighter than expected but the signs are not good for incumbent Andrej Babiš, especially with his ally in intensive care.
Large herbivores like elephants used to roam wide swathes of Europe and Asia.
Heather Wall
It sounds like a mammoth plan, but bringing back large herbivore species to Europe could help mitigate ecosystem collapse.
Olaf Scholz accepts victory in the German election – but there’s a lot of negotiation ahead.
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After beating the formerly biggest party to top the poll, the social democrats will enter complex coalition talks with potential partners, including the Greens and the liberal FDP.
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Grand coalitions and fragile alliances have become standard procedure in the Bundestag.
Tino Chrupalla, Alternative for Germany party co-chairman and top candidate for the federal elections.
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Support for Alternative for Germany continues in the former East Germany in particular. It’s worth really asking why.
Vladimir Putin’s anti-opposition tactics helped pull off the parliamentary win.
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Russia’s Central Election Commission announced results that give a strong majority to United Russia. It was met with skepticism, if little surprise.
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How many other world leaders can claim to have become a verb?