Bloc anxious not to be blamed for likely political disorder in less well-prepared UK

Judicious work highlights recurrent patterns of political tension and economic upheaval

Many fear that process will evolve into an endless crisis for Europe

An indispensable power turns its back on a leadership role

Attitudes towards the UK’s impending departure differ quite a lot across continental Europe

Greek former finance minister says incompetence and ignorance are common themes 

System is fragmenting in similar ways in response to economic and social pressures

Many commentators have been in denial about near-certainty that train is leaving station

Success for anti-establishment political forces might change entire debate among EU27

Parliamentary votes will make for absorbing political theatre, but provide no clear way out of impasse

Political gridlock in the UK and US makes for an unedifying spectacle

The bloc has always been more than an economic project

What does the crystal ball forecast for next year and the murky state of UK politics?

Region’s former leader criticises Sánchez and fears climate for dialogue is deteriorating

Anger and scorn among prime minister’s fiercest critics likely to persist

From setting out ‘red lines’ to calling a general election, the charge sheet is long — and not exhaustive