Nov 03 Watch 9:30 Hungary’s extremism may be harbinger of Europe’s political future By Christopher Livesay, Joan Martelli Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban was once thought to be the best person to lead a sphere of former Soviet states toward western-style democracy, but he has instead taken the country on a more populist course, one that's alarmed other… Continue watching
Oct 02 Watch 10:14 A brutal life for migrants in Libya: trafficking, detention or death en route to Europe By Christopher Livesay, Alessandro Pavone African migrants fleeing to Europe risk slave traffickers, starvation and shipwreck. Now, a growing number of those who complete the arduous journey are being turned away, and the Libyan government is detaining thousands in migrant camps characterized by inhumane conditions. Continue watching
Aug 31 Watch 4:19 Europe’s dry summer yields an archaeological treasure trove By Julia Griffin Prolonged, extreme heat in parts of Europe this summer has meant sweaty suffering for residents. But one group celebrated the unusually warm and dry conditions: archaeologists. Crop marks and glacial melt have revealed a treasure trove of historic landmarks. Julia… Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch 8:46 From Yemen to Europe, White House foreign policy is in the spotlight By Nick Schifrin, Judy Woodruff, Morgan Till Secretary of Defense James Mattis held a rare, on-camera press briefing today, fielding questions on Yemen, North Korea and the trans-Atlantic alliance. In Europe, meanwhile, top leaders voiced renewed concern about the outlook for their relationship with the U.S. Foreign… Continue watching
Aug 06 Portugal fights major wildfire as Europe’s heat wave lingers By Barry Hatton, Associated Press Authorities said that more than 1,100 firefighters with 327 vehicles and eight aircraft were battling the blaze that erupted amid a heatwave caused by a mass of hot air from North Africa. Continue reading
Jul 25 No break for KitKat in Europe as trademark request rejected By Mark Lewis, Associated Press STAVANGER, Norway — KitKat is not getting its break. The maker of the chocolate bar has for 16 years tried to trademark its four-finger shape in the European Union, arguing it is a distinctive feature that deserves protection. Continue reading
Jul 16 AP fact check: Trump’s Europe trip marked by inaccuracies By Calvin Woodward, Hope Yen, Associated Press President Donald Trump shook things up at every turn in his trip to Europe, making statements on NATO, Britain, Germany and more that were meant to provoke, and they did. Accuracy was not always a hallmark of these pronouncements. Continue reading
Jul 14 Trump’s remarks about changing European culture draw ire By Russell Contreras, Associated Press Trump, the grandson of a German immigrant and the son of a Scottish immigrant to the United States, described immigration as negative for Europe. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 7:32 As Trump slams NATO, ambassador says Europeans are ‘stepping up’ on funding By Judy Woodruff, Larisa Epatko Ahead of his meetings with leaders of NATO nations this week, President Donald Trump again blasted the other countries for not paying their share. But they are “stepping up,” even if they haven’t yet reached their target contribution to the… Continue watching
Jul 09 U.S. and Europe clamp down on migration even as arrivals drop By Karl Ritter, Associated Press As NATO allies convene, one issue not on their formal agenda but never far from their thoughts is immigration — even though illegal border crossings are decreasing on both sides of the Atlantic. Continue reading