Dutch Opposition Unlikely to Back Coalition in Senate
Without opposition support, Prime Minister Mark Rutte would be unable to pass legislation.
Year: 2013
Labour Leader Paints Ruling Conservatives as Uncaring Elite
Ed Miliband accuses David Cameron’s government of accomplishing a “recovery for the few.”
Iranian Leader Expected to Urge Dialogue in United Nations Address
With an Iranian president intent on diplomacy, there might finally be a chance of defusing the nuclear standoff.
American-Iranian Détente Could Benefit Both, Alarm Arabs
The United States could benefit from responding favorably to Iran’s overtures even if their Arab allies will have doubts.
Populism Endangers Portugal’s Austerity Reforms
As Portugal faces local elections, calls to weaken fiscal consolidation efforts are growing louder.
Merkel Wins Personal Victory But Loses Ally
Conservatives are within reach of an absolute majority, but their liberal friends are crushed.
Republican Infighting Escalates as House Votes to Repeal Obamacare
Seasoned conservatives know the repeal will fail, but they are beholden to the far right.
Berlusconi Revamps Old Party as Senate Moves to Eject Him
Italy’s right-wing leader revives his former political party after the Senate robs him of his seat.
Syrian Regime Admits War at Stalemate, Suggests Ceasefire
Syria’s government recognizes that it cannot win the war but neither, it says, will the opposition.
In German Election, Merkel Is the Safest Choice
The chancellor is criticized for her incrementalism. That’s what we like about her.
Dutch to Miss Deficit Target Despite More Austerity
More spending cuts and tax increases will more allow the Netherlands to keep its deficit under 3 percent.
Bavarian Win at Liberals’ Expense Should Alarm Merkel
The German chancellor’s allies do well, but at the expense of her liberal coalition partners.
British Manufacturing Expected to See Renaissance
Companies repatriate manufacturing jobs as demand for British products rises.
Syrian Rebels Seek to Cuff Off Regime Access to Aleppo, Homs
A rebel offensive north of the capital Damascus threatens the regime’s ability to supply operations in the north.
Britain’s Conservatives Could Win Trade Union Support
Trade union members are not as hostile to right-wing policy proposals as is commonly assumed.