Violence against migrants has risen — as has anti-immigration rhetoric — after reports of a mass sexual assault on New Year’s Eve in Cologne, and refugees fear that even worse times are ahead.
Sharp backlash in Germany after Cologne attacks
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Refugees, Syria, and a history of crisis
As Europe struggles to handle the influx of refugees from Syria, it’s worth looking at the background of conflict, and the U.N.’s published codes for dealing with asylum-seekers.
Thwarted train attack highlights safety flaws of European rail
Although the suspect who was subdued on an Amsterdam-to-Paris train before he could carry out his plans denies having links to terrorism, the fact remains that he is but the latest to expose the lax security on European trains.
Germany and Hungary in icy dispute over Russia
This was reportedly the first official meeting of the two heads of state, whose countries have had a chilly relationship since Orban’s widely condemned conservative government took power in 2010. But this was no moment for bridge-building: in fact, the meeting and subsequent press conference between Merkel and Orban seem to have had more to do with each country’s orientation toward Moscow than with each other.
Eurovision gets political amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
The continent-wide song competition has provided a platform for anti-Russian sentiment this year with Russian-European tensions bubbling into the proceedings.
German health official suggests beer as an alternative to psychotherapy
The chairperson of the country’s health benefit coordination system has provoked a public outcry.
Census and sensitivity: head-counting is still a risky proposition globally
The sensitivity around Bosnia’s first census since independence is not unique to the Balkan state.
Cambodia’s U.S. military move raises eyebrows in D.C.
Some observers view it as a “pre-emptive” decision, after a call in Congress to suspend $70 million in aid if the elections weren’t transparent and fair by international standards.
Growth tops agenda of the Council for the U.S. and Italy
Now headed by Sergio Marchionne, successor to Agnelli at Fiat, and David A. Heleniak, senior advisor at Morgan Stanley, the Council’s mandate is clear: growth.
Belgium targets Syria jihadist recruiters
The Belgian raids are just the latest in a series of related security moves across Europe.
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