Italian Election Guide
The electoral system, the parties, the issues and the possible outcomes, explained.
Explainer
Europe’s Energy Crisis, Explained
Gas prices have reached record highs. Governments spend €280 billion on subsidies and tax cuts.
Mario Draghi’s Downfall, Explained
And what to expect from the next government.
The Netherlands’ Farm Crisis, Explained
One in three Dutch livestock farmers could lose their business.
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.
Why Dutch Asylum Centers Are Full
There is not enough housing for immigrants.
How Divided Government Works in France
Without a majority in the National Assembly, the president can still make foreign policy.
Why Congress Let Biden’s Child Benefits Lapse
And what it can learn from the Dutch.
Three Political Traditions Explain the French Election
Charles de Gaulle’s two-party system has broken down.
French Presidential Election Guide
The electoral system, the candidates, the key issues and the most likely outcomes.
Programs of the French Presidential Candidates, Compared
Policies include leaving NATO, legalizing cannabis, raising the retirement age and renationalizing motorways.
Macron’s Successes and Failures
What the French president has, and hasn’t, got done in five years.
Which Countries Still Support Russia, and Why
China, India, Israel and South Americans are reluctant to take sides.
Why Europe Didn’t Reduce Its Dependence on Russian Gas
Western Europe refused to see the risks. Eastern Europe refused to invest in renewables.