Left-Wing Populists Not Very Good at Winning Elections
Despite a few successes, lurching to the left is still a poor strategy for social democrats.
Europe
Scottish Nationalists Set to Divide Britain in May Election
The Scottish National Party lost the referendum but could win the election.
Britons Do Not Reward Ruling Party for Improving Jobs Market
Why aren’t more Britons voting for the party that saved them from the worst economic crisis in decades?
A Tale of Two Submarines
It seems Russian officials and media are deliberately confusing the facts about Swedish submarine sightings.
Upbeat Cameron Paints Post-Austerity Britain
But austerity is still needed.
Miliband Says Labour Fiscally Sound, Tories Irresponsible
Labour’s Ed Miliband tries to turn the way Britain’s two largest political parties are seen on its head.
Threat of Snap Elections Shows Greek Leaders Delusional
Greece can’t expect to go back on its word but continue to get financial help from the rest of Europe.
Italy’s Renzi Loosens Reins on Spending
Having barely made an effort to shrink the state, Italy’s leader starts talking about stimulus.
In Moscow, Greece’s Tsipras Hints at Closer Ties with Russia
The Greek prime minister wins little more than symbolic support from Russia.
France’s Le Pen Breaks with Father, Party Founder
Marine Le Pen breaks with her father after he accuses her of betraying the party’s principles.
Finland’s Left-Right Coalition Unlikely to Survive Election
Neither of Finland’s two largest ruling parties wants to go into coalition with the other again.
Frozen Conflict in Ukraine’s Donbas Becoming More Likely
Neither Kiev nor the separatists are in a position to decisively end the war in Ukraine’s Donbas region.
Cameron, Miliband Clash in British Party Leaders Debate
Live analysis and commentary about the only election debate between Britain’s party leaders.
Labour’s Proposal to Restrict Zero-Hours Contracts Misguided
Most Britons on zero-hours contracts are happy with their flexible jobs.
Latest Greek Reform Plan Unlikely to Convince Creditors
Plans to raise taxes while slowing liberal economic reforms are unlikely to woo Greece’s creditors.