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Faced with boycotts, cancellations and rising antisemitism, Jewish museums across Europe are being forced to rethink their role. 'Times are changing, our societies are changing, our audience is changing, and we will have to adapt.'
Despite Orbán's loss in Hungary, far-right figures in the U.K., France and Germany are dominating in the polls, buoyed by a backlash to demographic shifts and economic malaise. Does this mean that liberal democracy in Europe is in mortal peril?
Europe had not fallen below 29 days of jet fuel cover since 2020, but some countries are now under 20. Airlines are cutting flights, raising fees and trimming routes as officials warn shortages could disrupt peak summer travel if supplies through the Strait of Hormuz remain blocked
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte reportedly insisted that key U.S. allies in Europe issue a statement vowing support for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which they had previously deemed impossible so long as the Iran war continues
Trump and Netanyahu's war against Iran, from an energy crisis to a potential refugee emergency, is already spilling over into Europe. Instead of standing on the sidelines, Europeans must stand up to Trump, for reasons of principle as well as self-interest
The Iran war puts pressure on Europe to define its position at the edge of a new world order – a particularly delicate spot for Germany
DNA reveals that the Bell Beaker culture, which expanded through Europe at the end of the Stone Age, originated in a unique mix of hunter-gatherers and steppe migrants from the Low Countries
For the first time since 2010, there's a serious challenger to Hungary's right-wing populist kleptocrat, who rules what he proudly terms an 'illiberal democracy.' In the April elections, how much is at stake for Europe – and for Israel? And how far could Viktor Orbán go to hobble the opposition?
Perhaps the more accurate reflection of Israel's relations with Europe is captured not by the Eurovision boycott, but by the billions in defense contracts for Israel's arms industry
The U.S. suggests that Europe is being enfeebled by its immigration policies, declining birthrates, 'censorship of free speech and suppression of political opposition' and a 'loss of national identities and self-confidence,' saying it 'will be unrecognizable in 20 years or less'
In the 1930s, Ora Ingber studied architecture in Brussels, where she and other Jewish students from Palestine were warmly welcomed. Not so their Israeli counterparts in Europe today
Europe should pressure Israel's far-right as it pushes to continue the war in Gaza. But it must also not abandon the Israeli opposition – which needs Europe now more than ever
As NATO commits to raising military budgets amid Russia's war in Ukraine, Israel's Elbit Systems leverages expanded production, partnerships, and direct sales across Europe to capture rising demand, driving a 106% sales increase in three years
While European leaders didn't openly condemn the strike, and some even voiced support, a Western official said Europe is frustrated by the effort spent on fruitless talks while U.S. bombers were already en route to their targets in Iran
Defense exports are becoming increasingly important for Israel's economy, and some observers believe that 2025 will be another bumper year, despite the images from Gaza, as Europe defends against Russia
Flight prices to Europe in May and June have plunged compared to Passover and early 2024, as airlines increase supply with newly leased aircraft – while U.S. routes remain only partially restored
According to statistics, antisemitism has skyrocketed by 2,000% since the October 7 attack and the beginning of the war. 2025 will be a 'critical year' for European Jews because the course of action that governments will take will determine the future of Jewish communities in Europe
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are miles apart on defense issues such as NATO and Ukraine, but Europe could still face a trade war with the U.S. no matter who wins on November 5. Whoever follows Biden 'will care a little less about Europe,' says one expert
The Kaleidoscope project revives an initiative that was interrupted by the Holocaust: an autobiographical writing competition for Jewish youth from all over Europe
Mossad said in a statement on Thursday that seven arrests were made in Denmark over a terror plot against civilians 'on the behalf' of Hamas. It is uncertain whether the seven arrests were referring to all the arrests made in Europe, or if there were additional arrests in Denmark that were not reported by Danish authorities
