World Aug 24, 2022
Putin bets winter gas chokehold will yield Ukraine peace — on his terms
by Andrew Osborn
According to sources familiar with Kremlin thinking, this may be the only path to victory that Moscow sees, given Kyiv's defiant stance.
World Aug 23, 2022
German power prices smash record as energy panic engulfs Europe
by Vanessa Dezem and Anna Shiryaevskaya
Europe finds itself in a precarious situation with the official start of the winter heating season just over a month away.
World | FOCUS Aug 20, 2022
NATO races to counter Russia’s threat in Europe’s weak spot
by Michael Winfrey and Andra Timu
Moscow's war on its neighbor has raised questions as to whether NATO is doing enough to deter Russian expansionism after years of underinvestment and ignored warnings.
Asia Pacific Aug 19, 2022
In the West, China is a rival. But for others, a new study says, Beijing is a partner.
by Gabriel Dominguez
Attitudes toward China and Sino-U.S. tensions in eight countries included in the report diverged widely from the mainstream narratives in developed liberal democracies.
Commentary / World Aug 15, 2022
The end of the EU’s free lunch
by Hans-werner Sinn
The Keynesian demand policy to stimulate economic activity will merely fuel inflation, for which the ECB will rightly be blamed if it keeps buying government bonds.
World Aug 11, 2022
While some barges will still be able to navigate the Rhine, the dwindling water level illustrates how a climate crisis is compounding the region’s energy woes.
Commentary / World Aug 9, 2022
Europe is faking solidarity, and Putin knows it
by Andreas Kluth
As shown by a compromise on saving natural gas, the EU can’t defend itself against its enemies yet.
World Jul 27, 2022
Facing ‘Putin’s energy blackmail,’ Europe agrees to cut Russian gas use
by Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Some EU countries rely on the fuel much more than others. Before the invasion of Ukraine, Germany relied on Russia for 55% of its gas imports.
Business Jul 17, 2022
Heathrow goes from Europe’s gateway to U.K.’s travel nightmare
by Siddharth Philip and Julian Harris
Heathrow is locked in yet another dispute with airlines after insisting they halt ticket sales during the lucrative school holiday season due to staff shortages at the airport.
Business Jul 11, 2022
Why Russia drives European and British gas prices
by Susanna Twidale
If countries that rely on Russia for gas receive less, they must fill the gap from elsewhere. This has knock-on effects and can lead to gas price volatility.
Commentary / World Jul 3, 2022
European peace project forced to confront war
by Mark Leonard
Born of the need to preserve peace on a historically war-torn continent, the EU and its political leaders are now being forced to rethink some of their most important principles.