Archive - The European, by Willem van der Lans

February 5, 2021

We tend to forget what happened in the past, complacent as we are with the progress we've made.

Feb 5, 2021 •

Willem van der Lans

January 2021

Stories about Europe's decay are of all times

And they often take place in Venice.

Jan 22, 2021 •

Willem van der Lans

January 15, 2021

Belarusians think Europeans aren't doing enough to stand up for democracy.

Jan 15, 2021 •

Willem van der Lans

January 8, 2021

The March on the Capitol rhymes with the March on Rome of 1922.

Jan 7, 2021 •

Willem van der Lans

“Europe will be built through crises,” so how will the coronavirus change the EU?

Join the conversation.

Jan 5, 2021 •

Willem van der Lans

January 4, 2021

Even a major health crisis cannot force people to break with tradition.

Jan 4, 2021 •

Willem van der Lans

January 3, 2021

Just look at what’s happening.

Jan 2, 2021 •

Willem van der Lans

December 2020

Welcome to 'the European'

I want you to make sense of what's happening in Europe, by telling you a story every week.

Dec 28, 2020 •

Willem van der Lans

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