Tsipras Suggests Greece Could Serve as “Bridge” to Russia
Greece’s far-left leaders criticizes EU sanctions against Russia.
Europe
Business Policy Divides Socialists in Britain, France
Socialists split on whether to be for or against business.
Liberals Could Support EU Referendum in Next Government
A referendum on Britain’s European Union membership no longer stands in the way of another coalition.
Catalan Parties Unveil Road Map for Independence
Catalonia’s two largest parties vow to break away from Spain if they win the next election.
Europe’s Problem Is Not Irresolute Leadership
What Robert Kaplan sees as a political failure is actually the strength of European civil society.
Sarkozy’s Conservatives Prevail in Local Elections
The former president’s right-wing alliance takes over 28 local authorities.
Anti-Business Mentality Blinds Labour to Health Improvements
Britain’s Labour Party wants to roll back liberalizations in health care, ignoring the good they’ve done.
Miliband Seen Benefiting Most from Sky News Debate
Labour’s leader exceeds expectations while Prime Minister David Cameron is caught off guard.
Scots Would Bring Down Minority Conservative Government
Alex Salmond vows to stop the Conservatives from forming a minority government.
Britain to Boost Falklands Defenses, Argentina Eyes Russia
Britain will spend more to defend the Falklands as Argentina seeks military support from Russia.
Cameron Criticized for Promise Not to Seek Third Term
Many are puzzled by the Conservative leader’s pledge not to seek a third term.
Sarkozy Defeats Nationalists, Claims Local Election Victory
The mainstream rights win local elections in France. Marine Le Pen underperforms.
SNP Could Pull Labour to the Left, UKIP Conservatives to the Right
The Scottish nationalists and Nigel Farage’s Euroskeptics stake out positions to the far left and right.
Sarkozy Seeks to Outflank French Nationalists
He could alienate moderate French voters in the process.
Greece’s Tsipras Tells European Leaders Reforms Are Coming
The Greek prime minister promises policy changes in order to qualify for continued financial support.