Europe | The heart of the inferno
Artillery is playing a vital role in Ukraine
And Western countries are rolling out the big guns
OTHER FLASHIER devices get more attention. The tank-busting Javelin is the star of various memes. The Turkish TB2 drone has its own catchy song. But no weapon has been more important in the war in Ukraine than artillery–and it is likely to become even more significant still in the coming weeks.
Jordan Bardella, the French hard right’s young hope
After Marine Le Pen was barred from running for president, the 29-year-old may have to take her place
Europe cannot fathom what Trumpian America wants from it
From tariffs to Ukraine, Europeans are stuck in the Fog of Peace
Germany’s Mütterrente is a poor way to pay parents
A recession is not the time to raise benefits for those who had kids long ago
Russia’s army is being subordinated to its security services
Vladimir Putin mistrusts his generals
Irish willingness to join NATO could ease unification
Support for both is rising among Catholics and Protestants
Marine Le Pen’s ban polarises France
Pending her appeal, it also opens up the presidential election