The first issue noted: It is an exciting thing to launch a new journal, and in this case it reflects the fact that we in Europe are living in interesting times.

It sought to publish articles across all major historical areas, spanning political, social, economic, cultural and diplomatic history.

[2] In recent years, the journal has expanded its focus to include coverage of the histories of Europe's overseas empires.

Recent examples have included European Cultural Diplomacy and the Twenty Years' Crisis,[3] Religion and Socialism in the Long 1960s,[4] Transnational Anti-Fascism,[5] and Alcohol Production and Consumption in Contemporary Europe.

[7] In May 2024, the journal launched a blog series entitled New Voices, with the stated aim of offering a platform for postgraduate students and early-career scholars to write about their research in a publicly-accessible way.