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Why Belarus has ‘unleashed a wave’ of migrants on the EU’s borders
In Depth Germany and Poland boost border patrols as Minsk hits back at sanctions
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‘Educated girls can heal economies and heal the planet’
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‘Language of blackmail’: what Poland’s clash with the EU means for the bloc
feature Rumours of ‘Polexit’ fizzling out – but a ‘dirty remain’ could be worse
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The rise and fall of Austria’s ‘political wunderkind’ Sebastian Kurz
In Depth Corruption scandal forces star of European centre-right out of chancellery – again
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Why Poland’s highest court has set it on a collision course with the EU
feature Constitutional tribunal rules that bloc’s laws are incompatible with national government
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‘Radical solutions’: what Angela Merkel’s departure means for the EU
In Depth Survey suggests Europeans want German chancellor’s replacement to ditch consensus-building approach
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Quiz of The Week: 24 - 30 July
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
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How rising infections prompted a European crackdown on vaccine refuseniks
feature Angela Merkel urges population to get vaccinated as Emmanuel Macron’s latest move sparks protests
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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Why a migrant hunger strike could bring down Belgium’s government
In Depth Some protesters reportedly close to death as Brussels continues to refuse pleas for formal residency
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Why your AstraZeneca vaccine may mean European holidays are off-limits
feature Month-long wait for Indian-made jabs to be approved on the continent
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‘We are undertaking a mass experiment that could undo the gains made through vaccines’
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Why the EU is facing a far-right fightback
feature Parties from 15 member states combine to challenge Brussels ‘superstate’
By Joe Evans Published
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How Viktor Orban’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws made the EU more hawkish on Hungary
In Depth European leaders vow to bring the nation ‘to its knees’ over civil rights crackdown
By Joe Evans Published
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‘There will be a cost if the west no longer uses troops to overthrow tyrants’
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