How A Leaked Video Sent Austria's Government Into A State Of Chaos
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with the Financial Times reporter Valerie Hopkins about the political crisis in Austria and the fate of the far right there.
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Ukraine's New President Announces Plans To Dissolve Parliament, Hold New Elections
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with David L. Stern of The Washington Post, about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's plans to dissolve Parliament and hold new elections.
Lost In Austria? McDonald's Can Help With A Hotline To The U.S. Embassy
Americans in Austria can now go to any McDonald's to get help contacting the U.S. consulate under terms of a new partnership between McDonald's locations in Austria and the U.S. Embassy in Vienna.
Ukraine's Comedian President Takes Office, Says He's Dissolving Parliament
"Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in his inauguration speech, quoting Ronald Reagan.
In France, The #MeToo Movement Has Yet To Live Up To Women's Hopes
"The excuse we hear in France is that we have the French seduction type. ... It's in our culture and our tradition and blah, blah, blah," says a former member of Parliament.
Previewing The European Parliament Elections
It's been five years since the last election, and since then there has been a surge in populist right-wing parties that are looking to change the European Union from within.
Global Rise In Nationalism Challenges Germany, A Nation Built On Partnerships
NATO and the EU have given post-war Germany an identity and framework in which to thrive. With nationalism fraying alliances, Europe's heavyweight finds itself uncomfortable in an unpredictable world.
Austria's Vice Chancellor Quits After Video Surfaces Of Meeting With Russian Investor
The video appeared to show Heinz-Christian Strache offering business deals for political support. He called the taping a "targeted political assassination." But the chancellor proposed snap elections.
Polish Nationalists Protest Holocaust Restitution
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Konstanty Gebert about Polish protests against the U.S. and Israel over the issue of returning property taken from Jews during the Holocaust.
Trump Delays Auto Tariffs For 6 Months
The Trump administration announced Friday that it will delay tariffs on cars and auto parts imports while it negotiates trade deals with Japan and the European Union.