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The European Union has 28 member states, 17 of which are on the common currency. Founded through a string of treaties beginning in the 1950s, the EU has developed its own economic, political and legal policies. Taken as a whole, the EU is the world's largest economy.

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Country on the Brink A Search for the Source of Italy's Malaise

The sun in the south, the mountains in the north and stunningly beautiful cities in between: Life in Italy, one might think, is just short of paradise. But residents of the country are deeply unhappy. Why? By Walter Mayr

A Search for the Source of Italy's Malaise - Maria Feck / DER SPIEGEL

Großbritannien Brexit-Vertrag durch EU ratifiziert

Die letzten Hürden für den EU-Ausstieg Großbritanniens werden aus dem Weg geschafft. Einen Tag vor dem Brexit stimmten die verbleibenden EU-Staaten dem Austrittsvertrag zu.

Brexit-Vertrag durch EU ratifiziert - AFP

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen 'The Brexit Drama Is a Bitter Lesson for Populists'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has no shortage of challenges facing her as she begins her tenure. She spoke with DER SPIEGEL about Donald Trump, climate change and the state of democracs inside the EU. Von Markus Becker, Peter Müller und Martin Knobbe

'The Brexit Drama Is a Bitter Lesson for Populists' - Peter Rigaud/ DER SPIEGEL

A New Wave of Refugees? Idlib Violence Puts Pressure on EU-Turkey Pact

With Russia and Iran joining the Syrian regime in pounding the population of Idlib in northern Syria, a new wave of refugees is heading for Turkey. Ankara has signaled that it may mark the end of the Turkish-EU refugee pact. Von Melanie Amann, Giorgos Christides, Steffen Lüdke, Peter Müller und Maximilian Popp

Idlib Violence Puts Pressure on EU-Turkey Pact - Gianmarco Maraviglia/ DER SPIEGEL

Corruption, Clientelism and Murder Malta Emerges as the EU's Next Problem Child

Two years after the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, Malta's vast cesspool of corruption has become impossible to ignore. The EU's smallest member state is on the brink of failure. Von Frank Hornig und Juan Moreno

Malta Emerges as the EU's Next Problem Child - Darrin Zammit Lupi / REUTERS

Hunkering Down Germany Is Shirking Its EU Responsibilities

Germany used to be passionately pro-European, with the EU facilitating the country's postwar return to the international community. These days? Not so much. And Berlin's passivity is becoming dangerous. Von Dirk Kurbjuweit

Germany Is Shirking Its EU Responsibilities - STEPHANIE LECOCQ/ EPA-EFE/ REX

Interview with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic 'I Would Probably Be Hanged in Brussels'

In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic discusses new tensions in the Balkans, his country's efforts to improve relations with Russia and his anger at the European Union. Von Walter Mayr

'I Would Probably Be Hanged in Brussels' - Marko Djurica/ REUTERS

Paris Soloist Macron Plays Fox in the EU Hen House

French President Emmanuel Macron has a grand foreign policy vision for Europe and he has been energetically pushing it forward. In the process, though, he has angered Germany and other European Union allies. Von Christiane Hoffmann, Peter Müller, Britta Sandberg und Christoph Schult

Macron Plays Fox in the EU Hen House - Felix Zahn/ imago images / photothek

Outgoing Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker 'I Kissed Putin ... It Certainly Didn't Hurt Europe'

In an interview, outgoing European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker discusses his regret over not fighting Brexit, the special rapport he established with Trump and the prospects for Ursula von der Leyen, his successor at the helm in Brussels. Von Markus Becker, Susanne Beyer und Peter Müller

'I Kissed Putin ... It Certainly Didn't Hurt Europe' - Jerome Bonnet / DER SPIEGEL

Elegance and Toughness Christine Lagarde Brings a New Style to the ECB

Christine Lagarde is seeking to shake things up at the European Central Bank: better communication, a broader palette of issues and an examination of the instruments used by the bank. Will she also change monetary policy? Von Marc Hujer und Michael Sauga

Christine Lagarde Brings a New Style to the ECB - Stephen Voss/ DER SPIEGEL

The Right Wing in Italy Matteo Salvini Plots Return to the Top

It was just a couple of months ago that Matteo Salvini tripped over his ego and crashed out of the Italian government. But his right-wing populist Lega party is making a rapid comeback. Von Frank Hornig

Matteo Salvini Plots Return to the Top - Caimi & Piccinni/ Redux/ laif

The PiS Dynasty Kaczynski Party in Control Ahead of Polish Vote

The right-wing party PiS is heading for another election victory in Poland. To ensure as large a majority as possible, Jaroslaw Kaczynski is seeking to target more moderate voters, but he hasn't forgotten his party's core nationalist supporters. Von Jan Puhl

Kaczynski Party in Control Ahead of Polish Vote - Piotr Malecki/ DER SPIEGEL

Predictable Chaos Europe Braces for the Effects of Brexit

Hopes for a last minute deal between Britain and the EU are fading and both sides are now preparing for the consequences of an unregulated Brexit, including higher customs duties, long delays and greater uncertainties. There will be plenty of losers, but also some beneficiaries. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

Europe Braces for the Effects of Brexit - Matt Sprake / Splashnews.com

Let's Make a Deal Europe Can No Longer Afford the Brexit Insanity

Despite everything, it is time for the European Union to reach a deal with the United Kingdom on Brexit. Compromise is the only way out of this mess. Von Christiane Hoffmann

Europe Can No Longer Afford the Brexit Insanity - Zuma Press / Action Press

The Popular Senhor Costa A Socialist Success Story in Portugal

Four years ago, few thought Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa's minority government would last long. But as he prepares for re-election, the Socialist is hoping to be returned to power with an absolute majority. What changed? Von Helene Zuber

A Socialist Success Story in Portugal - AFP

Alternative Arrangements Can Boris Johnson Secure a Last-Minute Brexit Deal?

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is making a final push in Brussels for a Brexit withdrawal agreement with the EU. Is he getting closer to ensuring his country doesn't leave the block without a deal? Von Markus Becker, Peter Müller und Christoph Schult

Can Boris Johnson Secure a Last-Minute Brexit Deal? - Gonzalo Fuentes / REUTERS

He, the People Johnson Fans Brexit Flames in Wake of Court Ruling

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is abandoning all inhibitions in the battle for Brexit. His hostile and antagonistic rhetoric dismays civil Britons, but provides catnip for those eager to leave the EU. Many fear he has opened a Pandora's box. Von Jörg Schindler

Johnson Fans Brexit Flames in Wake of Court Ruling - Jack Hill / DDP Images

Alarming Message Germany Seeks to Limit EU Budget Contribution

As negotiations for the future EU budget heat up, Germany has angered some member states by demanding that the money available to Brussels not exceed 1 percent of the bloc's GDP. But Berlin has some allies. Von Peter Müller und Christian Reiermann

Germany Seeks to Limit EU Budget Contribution - hayoung Jeon/ EPA-EFE/ REX

The Breaking of Britain Johnson Goes Full Speed Ahead into Chaos

The fight over Brexit is becoming increasingly absurd. In this week's epic clash between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the House of Commons, parliament appears to have won round one. But Johnson is going for broke. Von Jörg Schindler

Johnson Goes Full Speed Ahead into Chaos - Will Oliver/ EPA-EFE/ Rex/ Montage: DER SPIEGEL

Knavish Tricks Johnson's Brexit Gambit Puts Queen in a Tight Spot

Boris Johnson is putting all his eggs in one basket in the final run-up to Brexit. But by sending parliament on forced leave, he is damaging democracy and also one of the last intact pillars of the United Kingdom: Queen Elizabeth II. Von Jörg Schindler

Johnson's Brexit Gambit Puts Queen in a Tight Spot - Max Mumby/ Indigo/ Getty Images

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