Editorial
Simon O'Connor
Awaiting their verdict
Will the economic crisis lead to a surge in support for extremists – or will wary voters stick with what they know? David Charter maps the political landscape ahead of this June’s European elections
Still fighting to earn respect
Tony Barber assesses how the European Parliament has evolved in the five years since the last elections
Let’s have another party
Vanessa Mock looks at some of the more unusual groups contesting this June’s elections
Capital E
Europe remains reluctant to consider the implications for its own role of a more multilaterally inclined America, writes Philip Stephens
Outside the Box
Comparing Europe's response to this recession with its inaction in the 1970s shows just how far we have come, says Anand Menon
A subdued anniversary
Central and eastern Europe has been hit hard by the downturn. But as Stefan Wagstyl reports, the pain - social or political - is not universal
Global Eyes
Too many Europeans only hear the parts of President Obama's speeches that they want to hear, writes David Rennie
Keeping down the barriers
Brussels is proving surprisingly effective at holding governments’ protectionist instincts at bay – for now at least. Joshua Chaffin reports
Pessimists but not extremists
Who do voters blame for the economic crisis - and who do they most trust to resolve it? Peter Kellner presents the results of a survey conducted in Germany, Britain and the US exclusively for E!Sharp
Another Angle
If this downturn does not kill the European Union it will make it stronger, writes Justin Vaisse
The last roll of the dice?
Talks on ending the 35-year division of Cyprus are about to enter their most crucial phase, writes Ian Traynor
American Pie
An insider’s view of people and politics in Washington DC by Susan Milligan
Global finance – global rules?
In the G20 and within the EU, progress is being made towards agreeing tougher and more coordinated regulation of financial system - but as Sean O'Grady reports, important differences persist.
Broadcast Muse
James Robbins reflects on what makes an EU summit memorable - and which of them are best forgotten.
Green, clean power machines
Robin McKie looks at the cutting-edge technologies set to play a crucial role in helping Europe to meet its ambitious renewable energy commitments
Russian Revelation
A view on the EU's eastern neighbour, by Andrew Osborn
Interview: Testing the West
Russia’s EU Ambassador Vladimir Chizhov talks to Simon O’Connor about the flaws in Brussels’ approach to energy security, how the Western media are over-blowing the recession in his country – and why he believes missile defence just won’t fly
Made in China
Clifford Coonan shares his front-row seat to this generation's greatest story of change
Hidden Europe
The EU touts the end of border controls as one of its greatest achievements - but as Nicky Gardner reports, travelling without documentation was the norm until after the First World War.
Euroville
Geoff Meade gets to the bottom of things in the EU capital
