Atmosphere is ripe for party of big government to sweep elections – but that’s nothing new

Mark Rutte denies that ‘herd immunity’ was ever an active strategy

Gunman who killed nine in attack in Hanau sent letter to prosecutors in November

Output falls 5.3% in year to October, weighing on eurozone growth outlook

Leader of centre-right Moderates holds talks with increasingly popular Sweden Democrats

Conservatives urge Social Democrats to stick with coalition agreement

Dutch foreign affairs and justice ministries to appeal court decision ‘as quickly as possible’

Germany is challenged now to adjust to a more multipolar and fragmented world requiring greater sharing of its economic and political power at European level

Humiliating election result in Thuringia leaves party trailing far-right AfD and far-left Linke

Taoiseach’s remarks come as British government triggers no-deal preparations

Greens overtake Christian Democrats to become fourth-strongest party in parliament

Law seeks to ensure rescue missions not used to facilitate human trafficking

Europe Editor Patrick Smyth sets the scene and looks at the runners and riders

German chancellor travels to G20 summit as planned and spokesman says she is in good health

Thirty prominent merchants were main drivers of Dutch slavery in 17th century

Good turnout and swing from ultranationalism enhance Europe’s sense of legitimacy

Country-by-country guide to elections that saw modest gains for the far-right in many member states

Centre parties that have long held sway could lose ability to form majority on their own

Hungary going ‘in the wrong direction’, says leader of European People’s Party

Hungarian leader to work with Italian despite warnings from centre-right allies