Stop Pretending Europe Is Like America
Americans should not compare European integration with their own history of nationbuilding.
Analysis
Walker Shrinks from Challenging Republican Orthodoxies
The Wisconsin governor calls himself a fighter, but won’t say anything that might unnerve the right.
Tax Cuts Could See Renzi Clash with Commission
Europe would have to overlook Italy’s budget transgressions, once again, if it cuts €35 billion in taxes.
Sweden Cautions Against Two-Speed Europe
Sweden fears deeper integration in the eurozone could reduce other countries to “second-class members.”
John Kasich: A Serious Candidate, Unlikely to Win
The governor of Ohio is a serious candidate. But he’s virtually unknown outside his home state.
Some in the Republican Party Are Ready to Move On
There are Republicans who are committed to winning elections again. There may not be enough.
Hadi Irrelevant as Saudis Bogged Down in Yemen
Saudi Arabia’s support for Sunni Islamists belies its nominal goal of restoring Yemen’s president.
After Election Defeat, Britain’s Labour Party in Disarray
Labour is deeply divided about where best to position itself: back in the center or further on the left.
Third Bailout Tough Sell in Northern Creditor States
Voters in Finland, Germany and the Netherlands would rather Greece left the euro.
Scott Walker: Strong on Paper, Weak on Closer Inspection
Scott Walker is a better candidate than most. But he still represents a party that is struggling to adjust.
France’s Hollande Unlikely to Risk More Reforms Until 2017
The French president must avoid splitting his party with liberal economic reforms as he seeks reelection.
Tsipras Seems to Give In, Greece’s Creditors Skeptical
Greece submits reform proposals that are largely similar to the ones it rejected only a week ago.
Osborne Balances Tax, Welfare Cuts with “Living Wage”
George Osborne satisfies both rightwingers in his own party and outflanks Labour from the left.
Greece Has United Europe Against It — Except France
No one but François Hollande still sympathizes with the Greeks. But what can he do?
Plan? What Plan? Greece Shows Up Without Proposals
European leaders start to wonder if Greece actually wants to stay in the eurozone anymore.