Sánchez Gambles by Calling Early Election in Spain
The prime minister is betting he can make the election a choice between him and the far right.
Analysis
Spanish Local Elections Guide
The first Spanish elections since the pandemic are a test for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
EU Proposals for Nature Restoration Spook Businesses, Farmers
Greens aren’t happy either. They don’t believe the proposals go far enough.
The Repeal of Title 42 in Context
Joe Biden has relaxed more immigration policies and toughened others.
Italy’s Labor Reforms, Explained
Giorgia Meloni cuts unemployment benefits and makes it easier to hire workers short-term.
Catalan Socialists Learn from Their Mistakes
Two years ago, Salvador Illa let his ego get in the way of a deal.
Germany Scales Back Cannabis Legalization
Sales would only be allowed by nonprofits, not stores.
Dutch Government’s Budget and Climate Deal, Explained
Higher interest rates necessitate spending cuts. The Netherlands must do more to cut emissions.
Italy Narrows Right to Asylum After Boat Arrivals Quadruple
Giorgia Meloni also raises prison sentences for human traffickers.
Spain’s Rental Reforms, Explained
Rent increases are capped through 2025. The government will subsidize more low-rent housing.
Overregulation Drives Up Rental Prices in Dutch Cities
New rules meant to protect renters are causing rents to spike.
Belgium, Netherlands Break Cocaine Records
More cocaine is seized in Antwerp and Rotterdam than ever, but consumption has also gone up.
EU Plans for Hydrogen, Clean Tech and Mining, Explained
Europe’s answer to the American Inflation Reduction Act.
Italy’s Synthetic Food Ban Is Victory for Meat Lobbyists
Slaughters and farm lobbyists insist cultivated meat is “unnatural”. What it is, is competition.
Victory for Farmers’ Party Is Challenge to Dutch Government
Christian Democrats want to meet farmers halfway. Liberals insist on cutting emissions.