Ukraine Coalition Seeks NATO Membership, Reforms
Five pro-Western parties form a coalition in Ukraine to pursue economic reforms and NATO membership.
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Swedish Nationalists Could Force Snap Elections
If the far right votes against his budget, Stefan Löfven may be forced to call an election.
Danish Energy Sale to Goldman Sachs Meets Resistance
Danes are critical of the partial sale of their national energy company to an American investment bank.
North Europe Deepens Defense Cooperation Against Russia
Britain, the Baltic and Nordic countries step up intelligence sharing and ccross-border air force training.
West Sees Russian Troops in Ukraine, Fears Mariupol Attack
NATO observes Russian military equipment moving into Ukraine, possibly to support an attack on Mariupol.
Spain’s Labor Legislation Punishes Temp Workers: Brussels
The European Commission urges Spain to eradicate the duality in its labor market.
Why Russia Can’t Accept the Status Quo in Ukraine
Freezing the War in Donbas would allow Ukraine to get its house in order and deepen its ties with the West.
Catalonia Votes for Statehood in Informal Referendum
The vast majority of Catalans who voted want to break away from Spain.
Turnout in Catalan Statehood Vote Almost Two Million
For the parties that favor Catalan independence, it is important to get turnout over two million.
Defying Madrid, Catalonia Votes on Statehood
Spain’s richest region votes in a “consultation,” defying a constitutional court ban.
Britain Can’t Count on Dutch for Reforms in Europe
When push comes to shove, the Netherlands will always back Germany over the United Kingdom.
Renewed Fighting in Donbas as Russia, Ukraine Trade Barbs
Both sides accuse the other of violating a ceasefire, leading to a new round of fighting in southeastern Ukraine.
Spain Strikes Down Election, Leaves Catalonia Little Choice
Spain leaves separatists in Catalonia with little choice but to declare independence outright.
Donbas’ Secession Looks Increasingly Permanent
Continued Russian support and an election make it more difficult to reverse the Ukrainian region’s secession.
Germany No Longer Thinks British EU Exit Unthinkable
Limiting free labor migration in Europe would be too high a price for the Germans to pay.