Britain’s Labour Party Has Itself to Blame for Defeat
Ed Miliband didn’t even try to woo English and Welsh voters who mistrusted his party on the economy.
Europe
Britain’s Conservatives Beat Expectations, Win Election
Prime Minister David Cameron wins an absolute majority in Parliament.
With British Election Days Away, Reason to Question Polls
If the election result is only a few percentage points different from the polls, it could change the whole outcome.
As Podemos Falls, Spanish Liberals Rise in Polls
Centrists are channeling Spanish anger in the direction of sensible, liberal economic reforms.
Renzi Sees Off Critics, Pushes Through Italian Voting Reform
An overhaul of the voting system should make it easier for the social democrat to win reelection.
Farage’s Euroskeptic Alliance Far from United
The two largest parties in the Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy group seldom vote the same way.
Five More Years: British Should Reelect Cameron, Clegg
The Atlantic Sentinel would like to see five more years of coalition government in the United Kingdom.
Scottish Nationalists Less Progressive Than They Claim
Left-wing voters who hope the SNP will pull Labour to the left may be in for a disappointment.
Labour’s Miliband Rules Out Deal with Scottish Nationalists
Ed Miliband insists he won’t be held to ransom by Scottish nationalists.
Finland Deploys Navy as Russian Submarine Suspected
Six months after Sweden searched for a Russian submarine, Finland detects activity in its waters.
Portuguese Ruling Parties Form Pact Against Socialists
Portugal’s right-wing parties form a pact to try to keep the Socialists out of power.
Eurozone Raises Pressure on Greece, Urges Reforms
Ministers urge Greece to make haste with reforms in order to qualify for continued financial support.
Clegg Rules Out Joining SNP in Supporting Labour Government
The Liberal Democrat leader says he won’t support a Labour government that relies on Scottish support.
Cameron Promises More Power for England in Next Parliament
The British prime minister promises English autonomy weeks before a general election.
Right-Wing Coalition Likely in Finland After Center Party Victory
Finland’s Center Party could form a coalition with the defeated conservatives and the populist Finns Party.