The Return of European Social Democracy
Center-left parties are winning elections again. What changed?
Analysis
German Election: Takeaways and Next Steps
The Greens and liberals are poised to return to power, but who will lead them?
Sixteen Years in Power: Merkel’s Successes and Failures
She governed Germany for sixteen years. This is her legacy.
Europe’s High Energy Prices, Explained
The continent faces a perfect storm involving accidents, depleted reserves and decreased Russian supply.
German Election Guide
The German electoral system, the parties, issues, polls and possible coalitions.
Catalan-Spanish Talks Accomplish Little
The best news is that talks are happening at all.
Sánchez Walks Back Promises to Catalans
The socialist could disappoint moderate Catalan nationalists, whose support he needs in Congress.
Why It’s Taking So Long to Form a Government in the Netherlands
Three roadblocks and four possible outcomes.
Laschet Is Dragging Germany’s Christian Democrats Down
The Social Democrats benefit.
What’s at Stake in the German Election
Where the four mainstream parties stand on the ten major issues.
American Health Care Is Worst in Rich World
The Netherlands and Norway share first place.
Italian Parliament Backs Judicial Reforms
The country’s courts are the slowest in Europe.
America’s $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill, Explained
Where the money would go and why.
Conservative Wunderkind Loses His Shine
Sebastian Kurz was the future of conservatism once.
What’s in France’s New Climate Law
Policies affect farms, food, transportation and urban planning.