Catalan Election: Takeaways and What Happens Next
Another separatist coalition is the most likely outcome.
Analysis
Catalan Election Guide
The Catalan electoral system, the parties, the polls and possible coalitions.
Support for Anti-EU Parties Falls During Pandemic
Mainstream parties have gained popularity. Trust in the EU is up.
Biden’s Foreign Policy Begins at Home
The new president’s diplomacy will be shaped by domestic priorities.
Far Right Comes to Sánchez’ Rescue in Spain
Vox unexpectedly gives the prime minister a majority for his coronavirus recovery plan.
Death, Debt, Tax Cuts and Lies: Trump’s Legacy
400,000 Americans are dead. Trump added $7 trillion to the debt. He told thousands of lies.
Gibraltar Brexit Deal is Victory for Spain
To keep its border with Spain open, Gibraltar accepts a Spanish role in guarding its ports.
What to Make of the EU-UK Trade Agreement
The highlights, analysis and the one thing that’s left: Gibraltar.
There’s Only So Much Race Can Tell Us
Let’s focus less on demographics and more on political issues.
Trump’s Desperation and Republicans’ Shame
The president’s attempts to cling to power are doomed to fail. Republicans support them anyway.
Catalan Separatist Parties Go Separate Ways
One seeks confrontation with Madrid, the other dialogue with the government.
Britain Still Won’t Accept Tradeoff at Heart of Brexit
If it wants free trade with the EU, it must abide by its rules.
Dutch Christian Democrats Can’t Expect White Knight
Wopke Hoekstra is back in the picture, but even he might not defeat Mark Rutte.
EU “Government Shutdown” Looms
If Hungary and Poland maintain their veto, the EU could be without a proper budget.
Don’t Count on Republicans to Suddenly See the Light
Why should they be more compromising under Joe Biden than they were under Barack Obama?