Unrest Continues as Poland’s Government Moves Further to the Right
There has been a wave of demonstrations since the election of Poland's right-wing government in response to its increasing attacks on individual rights.
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Families Sue European Union to Take More Action on Climate Change
A group of 10 families is taking the European Union to court in an attempt to get its member states to take more drastic action on climate change.
Tracing the Roots of Hungary’s Swing to the Right
A conversation with an expert on Central and Eastern European politics about the recent rise of conservative party leadership and anti-E.U. sentiment in Hungary and Poland.
Can Ireland Steady Relations Between the U.S. and the E.U.?
Recent diplomatic maneuvers show that the country is ready to make securing positive relations with the E.U.-skeptical Trump administration a priority.
In Europe, Muslims Still Face Discrimination in Housing and Employment
Recent studies find that Muslims throughout Europe repeatedly experience discrimination because of their religion.
Viewfinder: Farmers in France Protest Trade Deal Negotiations
A person in a cow costume walks near farmers in their tractors, which block Gustave-Flaubert Bridge in Rouen, France, during a demonstration on February 21st, 2018.
The Week in Photos: Christmas Celebrations in Japan and Brexit Protests in London
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Viewfinder: An Anti-Corruption Protest in Bucharest
Protesters hold a European Union flag during an anti-government and corruption protest in Bucharest on December 3rd, 2017.
E.U. Approves Use of Controversial Weed Killer for Five Years
Monday's decision follows a move to ban glyphosate in Europe by 2022.
For Migrant Homeless, Berlin Offers a One-Way Ticket Out
Faced with a growing housing problem, Berlin boroughs have started to pay for homeless E.U. migrants to return to their native country.