We’ve had French stand-up comedy, 56 hours of clubbing in Berlin and a crowdfunded Romanian hospital. How Europeans shaped English football - and cuisine. And of course, a string of news exclusives - on euroscepticism, demography, and Brexit negotiations. All this in week one of a brand new series that aims to cross borders, generate hope, and emphasise that while the UK might be leaving Europe, the Guardian is not.
How welcome it is to see Katharine Viner’s defiant leader. As Keats said on first looking into Chapman’s Homer: “Then felt I like some watcher of the skies when a new planet swims into his ken ...” etc etc.
Denis Loretto
I am a Canadian who has followed Brexit with a broken heart. Yes. It is a self inflicted wound. But your quality of journalism makes me believe there is hope for your lovely country and most especially for the next generation. Somehow the Guardian enables me to Keep Calm and Carry On.
Wendy Young
As a graduate in European Studies in the 1980s, who benefited from partnerships between UK, French and German universities that allowed students to study abroad for an academic year, who has since lived in Asia for many years before returning to live in the UK and voting Remain, I am proud to call myself European as well as being a citizen of the world. The last few years have been challenging. It feels good to know that my favourite newspaper will continue to keep me connected to Europe. Thank you.
Nicola Tanner
Thanks to the Guardian, for your renovated stance towards Europe, as for your engagement for a journalism without fear and without borders. I’m Italian, I live in Edinburgh and work in Italy: since Nov. 2017, I’m also British. In such a multiple – and sadly divided – identity, I’m proud of being a Guardian reader.
Isabella Lazzarini
Today I am simply writing to you to say a heartfelt thank-you for your commitment to Europe and the launch of the dedicated Europe section. The Guardian is my first port of call every morning and I am glad that I can support the Guardian’s free and impartial journalism through my modest partner/membership fee.
Andrew Craston
Just to say the new This is Europe section is totally brilliant; we’ve needed this for years! As a professor of modern languages at Birmingham, I regularly work with students and colleagues to explore European perspectives, and this has just made our lives a whole lot easier. Thank you.
Helen Abbott
I always support your free, independent journalism and read your papers which give me the opportunity to keep abreast of the times with a language full of historical background and of a deep sense of humanity.
Anna Giordano
I am French and a daily reader of the Guardian. I was terribly upset by Brexit. I am afraid it will loosen relations with many British people despite the fact they were “remainers”. Your decision to be a European news organisation will greatly help to keep these relations alive.
Jacques Roos
I am delighted that you have to decided to continue and deepen your coverage of Europe. I am an Irish citizen, and I often feel the coverage of European affairs here is not as good as it should be, so I am looking forward to your weekly newsletter ‘This is Europe’.
Edmond Gibbons
Your words are very much appreciated as were Katharine Viner’s. I saw something, clicked and followed, read her editorial, joined. There was no question about thinking about it. This decision by the Guardian to have this new site was an inspired moment for me; the choice between yes and yes.
Brian Milne
As a Europe-based supporter of the Guardian, who is highly appreciative of, if not reliant upon, the organisation’s brave journalism in this age of misinformation, I am overjoyed to read of the decision to uphold a European orientation.
Peter Symmons
The article by Katharine Viner in yesterday’s paper made me cheer out loud (very loudly)! I also wept and so I recognise I haven’t yet worked through all the stages of grief at leaving the EU!
Ellen Wallace
Well done – you are a constant inspiration to me (for about 50 years!). Thank you.
Peter Wishart
Delighted to hear from you and your decision to keep a focus on European events. You have my full support. A very happy member.
Lesley Siddall
This is a simple message to tell you how much I value your reporting on European issues. I’m particularly interested in what the rest of Europe is doing about the climate emergency, pollution and how transport, public or private cars, is being incentivised to make a positive impact.
Mike Mellor
I just wanted to agree totally with your three principal reasons for deepening your commitment to Europe. I think that there are lots of opportunities to learn from our near neighbours, such as:
Modern architecture and the public realm – numerous examples throughout Europe.
Cycling infrastructure and hydro-engineering in the Netherlands.
Regional banks supporting business in Germany.
Eric Kelsall
Thanks so much for Katharine Viner’s inspiring message, and the news that the Guardian is going further than just ‘not turning its back’ on the rest of Europe. The European idea in the UK can and should survive the setback that Brexit represents, and open-minded journalism of the sort announced here will help considerably. As a linguist and a convinced Europhile over decades, I felt supported and heartened by what I read.
Niall Hoskin
Having moved with my French wife in August last year to escape the disaster that is Brexit, we, as Guardian members, are very heartened by your decision to align and commit yourself to Europe as we have. We look forward to your unsurpassed coverage and more excellent comments and articles, from Rafael Behr, John Crace and Marina Hyde et al and give our wholehearted support to you for our very uncertain future.
Vance & Véronique Whittall
Don’t give up. You’ll be well ahead of the pack when we apply to go back in.
Michael Rosenberg
