Even in Gas Crisis, Germany Refuses Nuclear Power
Better to burn coal.
How Politicians Keep Making Bad Drug Laws
Some just won’t accept the evidence on decriminalization.
The Center Did Not Hold in France
What Macron’s loss means for the Fifth Republic.
Takeaways from the French Legislative Elections
Macron has been weakened but remains in first place. The left has united, but it hasn’t grown.
The Netherlands’ Farm Crisis, Explained
One in three Dutch livestock farmers could lose their business.
Spain’s People’s Party Hasn’t Turned the Page Yet
Alberto Núñez Feijóo promised moderation. Moderates are still waiting.
How Johnson Lost the Confidence of Tory Lawmakers
The prime minister broke the rules, and his word.
How the Netherlands Is Spending Billions More on Defense
Soldiers get a raise, the Air Force six F-35s and four Reaper drones.
Sánchez Takes Risk by Snubbing Catalans
Without their support, the prime minister would not have a majority in Congress.
Why Dutch Asylum Centers Are Full
There is not enough housing for immigrants.
Macron’s Party Is Up, But So Is the Left
The French president may defend his majority in parliament after all.
Dutch Government Created Housing Shortage, Blames Market
Far from trusting the market, politicians won’t leave housing alone.
Biden’s Housing Policies Are Steps in the Right Direction
Encouraging local zoning reform. Ending discrimination against prefabricated homes.
What Conservative Spain Has in Common with Putin
Both are insecure.
How Divided Government Works in France
Without a majority in the National Assembly, the president can still make foreign policy.