May Delays Brexit Vote. Britain Can Cancel Article 50
The prime minister does not have a majority for her agreement with the EU.
Nick Ottens
Nick Ottens is a public affairs officer for the Dutch Animal Coalition and a board member for Liberal Green, the sustainability network of the Dutch liberal party VVD. He is a former political risk consultant and a former research manager for XPRIZE, where he designed prize competitions to incentivize breakthrough innovation in agriculture, food and health care. He has also worked as a journalist in Amsterdam, Barcelona and New York for EUobserver, NRC, Trouw, World Politics Review and Wynia’s Week, among others.
Germany’s Merkel Installs Favorite as Successor
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer is seen as the best candidate to defend Angela Merkel’s legacy.
Fuel Tax Is Excuse for Reactionary France to Riot
The tax increases are small. The violent reaction is really about Emmanuel Macron.
Socialists Lose Election in Andalusia, Far Right Breaks Through
The Socialists will probably lose control of the regional government after forty years.
Revelations in Trump-Russia Scandal
Donald Trump’s attorney admits he lied to Congress. His former campaign manager is accused of lying to prosectors.
Why Greek-Russian Relations Haven’t Improved
When the far left came to power in Greece, there were fears it would seek an entente with Moscow.
Republicans Join Call to End American Support for Saudi War
Fourteen Republicans vote against the head of their party, Donald Trump, in calling for America to pull back.
Setbacks for Poland’s Ruling Law and Justice Party
The party lost local elections in Poland’s cities and has been forced to reinstate Supreme Court justices.
Harder Line Neither Helps Nor Hurts Spain’s People’s Party — For Now
Pablo Casado’s lurch to the right plays well with the base, but he isn’t expanding the party’s coalition.
EFTA Is Not an Alternative to Theresa May’s Brexit Deal
Joining the EFTA would force Britain to accept free movement without solving the Irish border issue.
Shameless Trump Gives Up America’s Power to Shame
The president doesn’t understand that American power is based on values as well as force.
Three Seas Initiative Breathes New Life into Central Europe
The countries between the Adriatic, Baltic and Black Seas agree to improve energy and transportation links.
Update from the Election to Succeed Angela Merkel
The business-friendly Friedrich Merz appears to have the momentum on his side.
Why Spain’s Threat to Hold Up Brexit Over Gibraltar Is Theater
Josep Borrell’s demand for “clarity” looks like political theater to fend off criticism at home.
Give Superdelegates More, Not Less, Power
They are more representative than their detractors let on.