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The article explores the implications on the rise of the far right on democracy and freedom in Europe. Topics discussed include the rise of anti-immigrant parties across Europe, the view that the post-fascist or fascist-lite right in Europe is not monolithic, and some of politicians serving as the face of far right in Europe including Jordan Bardella who is the president of National Front party in France, Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni and Dutch politician Geert Wilders.

The article focuses on Spain, Norway, and Ireland's decision to recognize an independent Palestinian state, signaling growing frustration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Israel, although larger European states like France and Germany have yet to follow suit.

The article shows the fear among Jews across Euorpe with the surge in antisemitism and pro-Palestinian sentiment following the assault by the militant group Hamas on Israel. It informs the surge in antisemitic attacks in France and attributes the rise in antisemitism across Europe to factors including Israeli control of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and in Gaza, anticolonial struggle of Palestinians, Arab persecution of Mizrahi Jews of African descent, and Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The article takes a look at the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the European Union (EU) and how a peace mentality paved the way to an embrace of military power in the pursuit of security and strategic objectives. Topics discussed are power as an instrument in foreign policy or geopolitical affairs, unintended consequences of the Russian war for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and Germany's abandonment of a peace culture by arming itself for European freedom.

The article reports on the successful exit of Great Britain as a member of the European Union's single market system on January 1, 2021 and the adverse effects of the exit to both parties. Also cited are the tradition of British liberalism that could counter Hungary and Poland's shift toward nationalism, and the positive developments after Brexit like the possible federalization of European debt and advancements of strategic military and technological autonomy.

The article explores the rise of nationalism in member countries of the European Union (EU), including France, Poland and Great Britain.

The article reports on problem of identity crisis in Europe due to entry of refugees from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan and according to Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi, this condition is different from the condition of Europe during 1930's.

Reports on the impact of the Madrid railroad bombing on the foreign relations between Europe and the U.S. Call for the establishment of European central intelligence agency; Vulnerability of the Europeans to the terrorist attacks; Sources of global instability.

The author reflects on various aspects related to Europe including the status of migration crisis, unemployment rate, and political conditions.

Of the many issues that have soured relations between Europe and the United States under the Bush administration, few have been as poisonous as America's refusal to join the world's first permanent war crimes court here. The snub has been seen as a symbol of U.S. contempt for the rule of law. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Senator Barack Obama is expected here on July 24 to meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel. The Democratic presidential candidate is scheduled to make a speech at the Brandenburg Gate that aides describe as the major address of a European tour also taking him to London and Paris. Here's what he should say: [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

There's no escape these days, is there? Even in the land of the ''Celtic Tiger,'' whose growth rates were Europe's envy in recent years, a typical headline in The Irish Times runs: ''Enveloping sense of gloom saps consumer sentiment.'' [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

An American president is in Europe and nobody cares. That's a moment. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Europe votes Democrat, but Asia tends Republican. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Focuses on the proposal of Italian labor minister, Roberto Maroni to bring back the Italian lira in Europe.

Discusses the European reaction to President George W. Bush's efforts to heal a rift with Europe. Selection of a top State Department team, restraint on trade, cooperation in the Ukrainian crisis and commitments to Middle Eastern diplomacy; Reaction in the European community which has been cool and skeptical; Belief there is a serious attempt to mend the relations by both sides; Efforts to reconcile with Germany which includes a planned trip there.

Relates the plans of European leaders regarding the foreign policy of United States President George W. Bush.

Discusses the importance of immigration to Europe to support labor shortages. Thought that as the European Union (EU) encroaches on national sovereignty, a nationalist reaction has set in; Suggestion of the European Commission that the EU should shift its policy to the selective encouragement of economic migration; Sentiments of Europeans to immigrants.

Focuses on prostitution, particularly in Eastern Europe. Historical information on the sex industry in the region; Reasons why women tend to flee their native countries, such as Ukraine, Bulgaria and Belarus, for countries like the Czech Republic and Spain; How a Czech visa is cheaper than one in a European Union country; Comparison between the countries, as far as what women could potentially make.

Provides information on the tourist trade at seven European cities. Berlin, Germany; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Madrid, Spain; Paris, France.

Reports on the continuing trend in trans-Atlantic foreign relations to concentrate on emotional or moral issues like the death penalty and child custody cases rather than the political aspects that were central during the cold war. Prominence of the moral issues which demonstrates a closeness of European and American societies; Intensification of business and cultural bonds through the Internet; Line between domestic and foreign policy which has blurred as trans-Atlantic societies have interwoven.

Focuses on the violence against immigrants in El Ejido, Spain. Burning of telephone cabins used by Moroccan immigrants; Anti-immigrant attitude in Europe; How laborers are being lured from poorer places to Europe; Cases of violence and damage due to racist beliefs.

Offers a look at the views of Elie Wiesel, a Nobel Peace laureate on how Germany should show remorse on the crimes committed by Adolf Hitler against the Jews in Europe. Highlights of the opening of a memorial dedicated to the victims of the Holocaust; Move of Wiesel in urging Parliament to pass a resolution requesting the forgiveness of the Jewish people; Comments from Johannes Rau, Germany's president.

Reports on the seats gained by the European People's Party at the 1999 parliamentary elections in Europe. Implications of the conservative gains; Election results in Great Britain; Election results in France.

Focuses on summer 1999 European protests, focused on food, against what is seen as United States-led globalization. French protests against McDonald's restaurants; Rejection of genetically-altered seeds and food crops grown from such seed; Health concerns behind the European ban on US beef raised with growth hormones; Analysis.

Discusses the reaction of European Kurds to the February 16, 1999 arrest of Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan, head of the Kurdistan Workers Party. Impact of the arrest on the differences among Kurds; European protests, including occupation of the Greek Embassy in London, England; Political developments reflected in the breadth of the protests; Greece's role in the arrest of Ocalan by Turkish security forces; Ocalan's influence.

Focuses on the decline of conservatism and right-of-center ideology in Europe as of February 1999. Disarray of conservative parties; Political initiatives of Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder; European incarnations of right-wing ideology; Role of the victory over Communism and economic growth on the parties of the right; Outlook.

Reports that Europe's military arm, the Western European Union, has vowed to develop a strong common military policy. Comments from European defense officials; What would give the European Union a means to coordinate military policies; Overview of Europe's dependence on the United States in terms of defense.

Reports on the concerns on the influx of ethnic Albanians fleeing from Kosovo, Serbia to west European countries. Remarks from German Deputy Foreign Minister, Gunter Verheugen; Risk of accepting refugees; Criticism on Kosovo refugee policy.

Presents information on several museums in Europe. Jewish Museum in Berlin, Germany; River and Rowing Museums in England; Mucha Museum in Prague, Czech Republic.

Says that President Bill Clinton's criticism that European governments subsidized the Airbus aircraft consortium at the expense of American jobs was greeted with scorn in Paris. His comments seemed to tighten trans-Atlantic trade tensions over the subsidy issue, which had appeared to be resolved with an agreement last year.

Reports that after $1 billion of German taxpayer money and years of development, a vision first discussed in Germany in 1969 of creating a train without wheels that would be powered by electromagnets is almost ready for its first test run from Orlando, Fla. to Walt Disney World. The train called Transrapid; Quiet, relatively fast, ecologically-sound train; Questions for US to ponder as to whether or not European industrial policy has worked or not; Record mixed; More.

Reports that France and Germany fought desperately to prop up the value of the French franc and so preserve the battered European monetary system on which plans for European integration are based. They acted on both the political and financial fronts, and the franc held its ground.

Opinion. Assesses ethically the actions of the European nations which remained neutral during World War II. Switzerland, Sweden, and Portugal; The fact that their neutrality was not absolute; Factors which controlled policy, including geography, historical ties, and economic interest; Switzerland's profit off of Nazi Germany; Controversy in 1990s between Jewish groups and Swiss authorities over Holocaust victims' accounts.

Focuses on the religious and ethnic conflicts besetting Europe. Portents of conflict in Europe; Role of communism in providing temporary stability in Europe; Background of the Yugoslavian civil war; Efforts of the international community to curb the conflict in Europe. INSET: The South Slavs, and others: Where they live..

Reports that the European Community rejected an offer by the United States aimed at securing better treatment for American movies in Europe, virtually insuring that the final content of a General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) accord, likely in some form by the Wednesday deadline, will remain in doubt until the last minute. (Related article on page A6: Japan is to allow some rice imports.)

Says that four European airlines--Swissair, Scandinavian Airline Systems, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Austrian Airlines--called off merger talks, citing irreconcilable differences over what strategy to adopt in the United States. They had sought to establish a jointly owned company to integrate their routes, eliminate overlapping sales force and become more competitive in an increasingly difficult global airline market.

Presents a special report on Europe's workweek debate. In an effort to slash unemployment, Western European countries--especially France--are considering the advisability of switching to a four-day, 33-hour workweek. Other advantages beside the creation of new jobs.

States Western Europe this year is convinced that record levels of unemployment may be tied less to the region's economic slump and more to fundamental shifts in the workplace and the global economy that will persist beyond the current recession. As Germany's high interest rates (blamed last year for the numbers of jobless) fall, awareness has grown that something deeper might be wrong. Spreading alarm; Whether, not when, jobs return; Consequences.

Says that Swissair, Scandinavian Airlines System, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Austrian Airlines will try to establish a jointly owned company by next year, with a new name and a single balance sheet, in an effort to strengthen their competitive positions against other airlines. Obstacles to the merger.