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Spain’s Rajoy Pours Cold Water on Scottish EU Hopes

The Spanish leader worries about setting a precedent for Catalan separatists.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 29, 2016December 1, 2021

British EU Exit: An Expression of Counter-Cosmopolitanism

Britain’s vote to leave the EU is one example of a resurgent national yearning across the West.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 28, 2016November 15, 2021
David Cameron Angela Merkel

United Kingdom May Take Its Time to Trigger EU Exit

Two parliaments will need to give their consent. A new prime minister may want to call elections first.

Shaun RiordanShaun RiordanJune 28, 2016November 9, 2021
Mariano Rajoy

The Rajoy School of Political Science

The Spanish prime minister’s strategy is always to wait and wait until circumstances change in his favor.

Shaun RiordanShaun RiordanJune 28, 2016November 15, 2021

Central Europeans Urge EU to Get Back to Basics

The four Central European member states recognize that Britain’s exit should give the bloc pause.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 28, 2016November 28, 2021
David Cameron Mark Rutte

British Exit “Wake-up Call” for Europe: Dutch

The fear in the Netherlands is that Britain’s exit will encourage those clamoring for more Europe.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 28, 2016November 5, 2021
British parliament London

Anger and Disbelief Among Young Britons After EU Referendum

Young voters feel let down by their elders, who voted to withdraw Britain from the EU.

David DowningDavid DowningJune 27, 2016November 25, 2021

Gibraltar, Scotland in Talks to Remain in EU

Those parts of the United Kingdom that voted to remain in the EU are not ready to accept the result.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 27, 2016November 25, 2021
Theresa May

May Seen as Strong Contender to Replace Cameron

The home secretary is on the right, but she does not stir the kind of anger Boris Johnson does.

Avatar photoDaniel BermanJune 27, 2016November 15, 2021

Labour Center Revolts Amid Rumors of Split

Jeremy Corbyn loses half his shadow cabinet amid rumors that parliamentarians are considering a Labour split.

David DowningDavid DowningJune 27, 2016November 23, 2021

Rajoy Vindicated, Grows Party in Spain’s Reelections

The prime minister expands his People’s Party’s plurality, putting him in a stronger position to stay in power.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 27, 2016November 30, 2021

After Six Months of Gridlock, Little Could Change in Spain

Conservatives are expected to fall short of a majority. The Socialists will hold the balance of power.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 26, 2016November 18, 2021
Barack Obama Shinzō Abe

Obama Gets Economic Challenge Right, Regulations Wrong

The president is right we need a new social compact, but he still underestimates the impact of regulation.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 26, 2016November 21, 2021

Anti-Trump Delegates Don’t Have the Numbers

Most of the delegates who write the rules for the Republican Party’s nomination are opposed to a change.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 25, 2016November 27, 2021

Boris Johnson Faces Rivals to Succeed Cameron

The former mayor is no shoo-in for the Conservative Party leadership. Here are four more contenders.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 25, 2016November 25, 2021

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