What’s in the Dutch Coalition Agreement
Investments in climate, child care and defense; nuclear power and government-funded weed.
Analysis
The Next Dutch Government, Explained
Why it took so long and what happens next.
Spain Tries to Attract More Expats
Taxes are cut, but there’s not much the national government can do about overbearing bureaucracy.
French Republicans Do Macron A Favor
Party members eliminate the two best candidates against the president.
France’s Republican Presidential Primary, Explained
How the vote works and who has qualified.
What’s in Germany’s “Traffic Light” Coalition Agreement
I read all 177 pages so you don’t have to.
Commission Sides with Rutte over Macron on Industrial Policy
A Franco-German plan to relax antitrust rules is defeated.
Catalan Budget Crisis Is Tied to Independence
Reasonable independence parties need the support of separatist hardliners.
Dutch Get Preview of Next Government’s Policies
A deal between two of the negotiating parties was found on a train.
Germany Has Bigger Drug Problem Than Netherlands
Der Spiegel should take a look in the mirror.
Democrats Would Make American Child Care More Expensive
A bill would add regulation and shift costs to higher-income parents.
Sway with Me: How Italy’s Salvini Lost His Credibility
The far-right leader couldn’t decide between populism and statesmanship.
French Election Is Macron’s to Lose
Unless some of his rivals unite, the president is almost certain to win reelection.
How Poland Ended Up Defying EU Law
A timeline of the last six years and a look at the EU’s options.
Breakthrough in Dutch Coalition Talks
Social liberals agree to open negotiations with the Christian right.