Why Republicans Are In a Hurry to Put Kavanaugh on Supreme Court
This may be their last chance to defend the conservative majority on the Supreme Court.
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Spain’s People’s Party Primary, Explained
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría is the favorite, but Pablo Casado has mounted a strong challenge.
Bavarian Right Manufactures Immigration Crisis
Here is everything you need to know about the row between Germany’s conservative parties.
Why the Atlantic Alliance Matters
If Europe is independent and strong, it could challenge the United States. If it is weak, it could not resist China.
Confidence Vote in Spain, Explained
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is fighting for his political survival.
Italy Government Deal: What’s In It and What’s Next
Everything you need to know about the coalition deal between the Five Star Movement and League.
EU Reluctant to Add Six Balkan States
Existing member states worry about corruption, weak governance and unfree markets.
Who Is Catalonia’s New President and What Happens Next?
Quim Torra is a pro-independence hardliner who is unlikely to succeed where his predecessors failed.
Catalans Find Fourth Candidate for Regional Presidency
This one, Quim Torra, might actually be inaugurated.
What You Need to Know About the Election in Mexico
The country may shift to the left, but no single party or candidate is likely to win a majority.
Airstrikes in Syria, Explained
The targets, the weapons involved, reactions from around the world and analysis in the United States.
Russian Spy Poisoning, Explained
Theresa May blames Russia for the attempted assassination of a former double agent.
Italian Election Guide
The Italian electoral system, the parties, their leaders and possible coalitions.
What We Know About the Midterm Elections in the United States
The map is biased against Democrats, but it wouldn’t take that much for a Democratic wave to turn into a tsunami.
Arguments For and Against Another Grand Coalition in Germany
Fuel political disillusionment or risk throwing away a deal on Europe?