Britain Is Once Again the Sick Man of Europe
It needs radical changes in health and elderly care, the economy and its constitution.
COVID-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus and Corruption: Protests Against Netanyahu
Infections spike while the prime minister stands trial for corruption.
New Social Contract for the World After COVID
The pandemic makes clear we need reform.
Spanish Congress Approves Coronavirus Recovery Programs
Lawmakers back measures for the economy, EU and health care.
EU Once Again Proves the Doomsayers Wrong
One day the EU is about to collapse. The next it has done an historic deal.
Dutch Caribbean Resist Terms of Coronavirus Aid
The Dutch government insists on long-term reforms, supervised by Dutch officials.
Barcelona Without the Tourists
Barceloneta beach isn’t packed. You can actually go for a stroll on La Rambla.
Europeans Trust Incumbents in Pandemic
Most leaders have seen their approval ratings go up.
Support for Quarantine Weakens in Spain
Regional leaders and opposition parties argue for a quicker return to normalcy.
Setting the EU Up to Fail
Integrationists raise unreasonable expectations and then blame the EU when it fails to meet them.
Trump: Absolute Power, Absolutely No Responsibility
The president claims “total” authority, but don’t blame him if something goes wrong.
British Rediscover Normalcy in Abnormal Times
Bitter divisions over Brexit have been set aside.
Dutch Opposition to Eurobonds Is Not Unreasonable
The Netherlands is prepared to help crisis-struck countries in many other ways.
Orbán Abolishes Democracy in Hungary
Parliament is dissolved and all elections are postponed for as long as Orbán wants.
The EU Is Not About to Collapse, Again
Sensationalist American and British commentary sounds just like Russian propaganda.