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Could a short campaign be exactly what Kamala Harris needs?Could a short campaign be exactly what Kamala Harris needs?
Politics

Dozens of other democracies have short election cycles. Can the Democrats learn something from them?

By Ellen Ioanes
Why the far right is surging all over the worldWhy the far right is surging all over the world
Politics

The “reactionary spirit” and the roots of the US authoritarian moment.

By Zack Beauchamp
France’s elections showed a polarized countryFrance’s elections showed a polarized country
Explainers

France held back the far right. No one knows what’s next.

By Ellen Ioanes
What the Labour Party’s big win in the UK will actually meanWhat the Labour Party’s big win in the UK will actually mean
World Politics

The UK is getting a new government. What is it promising to do?

By Ellen Ioanes
Why Europe is lurching to the rightWhy Europe is lurching to the right
Politics

Far-right parties made big gains in EU Parliament elections — and that’s already having an effect.

By Ellen Ioanes
Eurovision says it’s “apolitical.” History says otherwise.Eurovision says it’s “apolitical.” History says otherwise.
World Politics

Politics on Eurovision isn’t new. It’s been part of it almost from the start.

By Haleema Shah and Sean Rameswaram
How the overturn of Roe v. Wade sparked a new campaign for abortion rights across EuropeHow the overturn of Roe v. Wade sparked a new campaign for abortion rights across Europe
Abortion

A massive effort to expand access throughout Europe launches today.

By Rachel M. Cohen
How 2,000 elderly Swiss women won a landmark climate caseHow 2,000 elderly Swiss women won a landmark climate case
World Politics

The European Court of Human Rights ruled Switzerland’s failures on climate are a human rights violation.

By Ellen Ioanes
The dangerous resurgence of Germany’s far right, explained
World Politics

Like in the US, the right is driving and capitalizing on fears about immigration.

By Li Zhou
The French farmers’ protests are more complex than they seemThe French farmers’ protests are more complex than they seem
European Union

Farmers’ frustration over French and EU regulations are a new dimension in a longstanding problem.

By Ellen Ioanes
Rishi Sunak’s cabinet shuffle won’t fix the UK’s Tories’ problemsRishi Sunak’s cabinet shuffle won’t fix the UK’s Tories’ problems
World Politics

Suella Braverman is out, and David Cameron is back. Conservatives are still bitterly divided.

By Ellen Ioanes
The Israel-Hamas war is exposing Europe’s divisionsThe Israel-Hamas war is exposing Europe’s divisions
World Politics

Brussels is on the sidelines, but it’s not insulated from the conflict’s fallout.

By Jen Kirby
European Jews face a surge of antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas warEuropean Jews face a surge of antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war
World Politics

Antisemitic incidents are on the rise in France, Germany, and the UK.

By Marin Cogan
Elon Musk’s Israel disinformation investigation, explainedElon Musk’s Israel disinformation investigation, explained
Technology

Europe’s probe into harmful content on X about the Israel-Hamas war tests a new law that could reshape the internet.

By A.W. Ohlheiser
Poland’s democracy is on the brink. Can these elections save it?Poland’s democracy is on the brink. Can these elections save it?
World Politics

The high stakes of Poland’s elections, explained.

By Jen Kirby
Europe might abandon its animal welfare revolutionEurope might abandon its animal welfare revolution
Future Perfect

The EU could backslide on its cage-free farming initiative and more. Billions of animals hang in the balance.

By Kenny Torrella
The extra step you’ll need to take before flying to Europe next yearThe extra step you’ll need to take before flying to Europe next year
European Union

The EU has a new travel authorization program, ETIAS, set to roll out in 2024 that will affect travelers across the globe.

By Ellen Ioanes
Why Europe is so angry about Biden’s signature climate billWhy Europe is so angry about Biden’s signature climate bill
World Politics

Almost a year on, the Inflation Reduction Act still doesn’t sit well with the EU.

By Alex Yablon
What the Dutch parliament collapse reveals about European migrationWhat the Dutch parliament collapse reveals about European migration
World Politics

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s resignation could be a bellwether for European Parliament elections.

By Ellen Ioanes
What Europe showed the world about renewable energyWhat Europe showed the world about renewable energy
Climate

It’s possible to do hard things for the climate — and the US isn’t that far behind.

By Rebecca Leber
EU leaders agree to deeper cuts to greenhouse gas emissions by 2030EU leaders agree to deeper cuts to greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
Climate

The plan confirms Europe’s status as a global leader on climate change.

By Jariel Arvin
The EU’s biggest oil producer has taken a huge step: It’s ending oil production by 2050The EU’s biggest oil producer has taken a huge step: It’s ending oil production by 2050
Climate

Denmark’s significant move makes EU climate change targets actionable.

By Jariel Arvin
The former CEO of Google has applied to become a citizen of CyprusThe former CEO of Google has applied to become a citizen of Cyprus
Technology

Eric Schmidt is effectively buying a passport that he can use to enter the European Union.

By Theodore Schleifer
European countries with spiraling Covid-19 outbreaks are shutting back down
Explainers

Europe’s new coronavirus wave may be worse than the first.

By Julia Belluz
The 4 simple reasons Germany is managing Covid-19 better than its neighborsThe 4 simple reasons Germany is managing Covid-19 better than its neighbors
Technology

Coronavirus is surging in Europe — but less so in Germany. Here’s why.

By Julia Belluz
Why every website wants you to accept its cookies
Technology

Cookies alerts are supposed to improve our privacy online. But are they?

By Emily Stewart
Pete Buttigieg says Americans should have the right to hide personal details from the internetPete Buttigieg says Americans should have the right to hide personal details from the internet
Technology

On an upcoming episode of Recode Decode, he told Kara Swisher that it’s time for a “national debate” about the so-called “right to be forgotten.”

By Eric Johnson
The “Green wave” and 4 other takeaways from the European parliamentary electionsThe “Green wave” and 4 other takeaways from the European parliamentary elections
Explainers

The Greens and far-right populists gained as Europe’s center caved.

By Jen Kirby
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz’s dramatic ouster from power, explainedAustrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz’s dramatic ouster from power, explained
Explainers

This is the first removal of an Austrian leader since before World War II.

By Alex Ward
How will AI change your life? AI Now Institute founders Kate Crawford and Meredith Whittaker explain.How will AI change your life? AI Now Institute founders Kate Crawford and Meredith Whittaker explain.
Technology

AI Now Institute founders Kate Crawford and Meredith Whittaker explain everything you need to know on the latest Recode Decode.

By Eric Johnson
Full Q&A: European commissioner for competition Margrethe Vestager on Recode DecodeFull Q&A: European commissioner for competition Margrethe Vestager on Recode Decode
Technology

Vestager spoke with Recode’s Kara Swisher in front of a live audience at South By Southwest.

By Eric Johnson
President Trump says tech giants could be an ‘antitrust situation.’ His Justice Department’s antitrust lawyer isn’t so sure.President Trump says tech giants could be an ‘antitrust situation.’ His Justice Department’s antitrust lawyer isn’t so sure.
Technology

Makan Delrahim tells Recode’s Kara Swisher that “these things are very fact-specific.”

By Eric Johnson
Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony on Tuesday before European Union regulators will be livestreamedMark Zuckerberg’s testimony on Tuesday before European Union regulators will be livestreamed
Technology

The Facebook CEO is going abroad.

By Kurt Wagner
A practical guide to the European Union’s GDPR for American businessesA practical guide to the European Union’s GDPR for American businesses
Technology

American businesses operating or serving customers in the EU need to understand what they need to do to prepare for a new reality — which begins on May 25.

By Nancy Harris
Facebook is taking its first steps to comply with Europe’s strict data privacy rulesFacebook is taking its first steps to comply with Europe’s strict data privacy rules
Technology

The EU’s data privacy rules — the GDPR — kick in on May 25. Since the U.S. Congress is unlikely to act, the EU rules will become the prevailing standard.

By Kurt Wagner
Revolut, the payments startup, will see its valuation jump five times to $1.4 billion after a financing round led by DSTRevolut, the payments startup, will see its valuation jump five times to $1.4 billion after a financing round led by DST
Technology

A five-times rise in value isn’t normal — but it’s a hot startup.

By Theodore Schleifer
Full transcript: European Union competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager on Recode DecodeFull transcript: European Union competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager on Recode Decode
Technology

“We know the paradox of a free market is that sometimes you have to intervene. You have to make sure that it’s not the law of the jungle but the laws of democracy that works.”

By Recode Staff
No one quite polices — and penalizes — tech giants like Europe’s watchdog Margrethe Vestager
The Recode 100

Vestager is No. 10 on the Recode 100.

By Tony Romm
Europe’s chief regulator Margrethe Vestager on reining in tech: ‘This is the biggest wake-up call we’ve ever had’Europe’s chief regulator Margrethe Vestager on reining in tech: ‘This is the biggest wake-up call we’ve ever had’
Technology

Europe’s commissioner for competition explains why the world’s governments must fight “greed and fear” on the latest Recode Decode.

By Eric Johnson
Netflix has hired a new exec to tackle policy challenges in Europe and around the worldNetflix has hired a new exec to tackle policy challenges in Europe and around the world
Technology

It’s poached Monique Meche from Amazon.

By Tony Romm