Third Bailout Due Despite Skepticism in Greece, Europe
Finance ministers expect to finalize the bailout after Greek lawmakers voted in favor.
Europe
Desperate Labour Party Seeks to Stave Off Corbyn Win
Labour leaders and allies in the media are panicking.
Poland’s Duda Calls for Permanent NATO Bases
Poland’s new conservative president urges NATO not to treat his country as a buffer zone.
Conservatives Should Think Twice Before Rooting for Corbyn
The frontrunner for the Labour leadership could make the party unelectable but his policies respectable.
Southern States Want More Europe, Northerners Wary
Support for ever-closer union remains high in Europe’s south. Northerners want powers back.
Rajoy Takes Lead as Spain’s Protest Parties Wither
Spain’s ruling party seems to be winning back support now that the economy is improving.
French Socialists Not Ready to Replace Hollande
The left-wing leader may be unpopular, but the one candidate who could do better is despised by the party.
French Farmers’ Protests Divide Europe
The Dutch and Germans complain about French policy while Belgian farmers join the protests.
Support for Catalan Separatists Falls Ahead of Decisive Election
As separation from Spain becomes more likely, Catalans think twice about the risks.
Cameron Advised Not to Call EU Referendum Next Year
An early referendum could end David Cameron’s premiership prematurely.
Italy Joins Call for Deeper Political Integration in Eurozone
The sort of political union Italy seeks in the eurozone is closer to France’s vision than Germany’s.
East-West Standoff in Ukraine Likely to Endure
Neither Russia nor the West is prepared to escalate or seek a diplomatic way out.
Out of Touch with Voters, Labour Party Lurches Left
Most Labour members think they lost the election because their party wasn’t far to the left enough.
Greek Parliament to Approve Bailout, Ruling Party Split
Greek lawmakers approve measures demanded in return for financial aid, but many leftwingers rebel.
Stop Pretending Europe Is Like America
Americans should not compare European integration with their own history of nationbuilding.