Russia Wants Guarantees Before Resupplying Gas to Ukraine
Russia wants the European Union to guarantee that it will pay Ukraine’s gas bills before resuming supplies.
Europe
Did France, Italy Just Get Away with Breaking the Rules?
France and Italy make small budgets adjustments to avoid a confrontation.
Poland to Shift Military Strength East in Response to Russia
Poland is shifting its military strength to its eastern borders in response to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.
What to Make of Europe’s Nationalist Resurgence
Not all nationalists are a throwback to the destructive nationalism of the past.
Exit Polls Show Gains for Ukraine’s Pro-Europe Parties
Parties in favor of deepening ties with the rest of Europe would gain a majority.
Despite Limited Voting in East, Election Boosts Poroshenko
Despite the insurrection in the east, most Ukrainians back parties that favor closer relations with the West.
Submarine Hunt Underscores Nordics’ Russia Fears
A submarine search has triggered Sweden’s biggest military mobilization since the Cold War.
Farage Revives Euroskeptic Group, Admits Polish Rightwinger
The UKIP appears to have less qualms than he used to about working with radicals.
British Housing Shortage Requires National Effort
Until there is a change in British policy, the dream of owning a property will remain just that — a dream.
French Economy Minister Seeks to Buy Time with Deregulation
Emmanuel Macron hopes reforms will convince the EU to give France more time for deficit reduction.
Farage’s Euroskeptic Alliance Collapses, Opportunity for Le Pen, Wilders?
The collapse of Nigel Farage’s bloc could give Dutch and French nationalists a chance to form their own alliance.
Belgian Premier Unveils Labor, Pension Reforms
Charles Michel emphasizes labor and pension reforms in his first speech as prime minister.
Catalonia Drops Independence Referendum, to Call Elections
Separatists in Catalonia call off plans for an independence referendum. But not really.
All Is Not Well in Germany But Merkel’s Coalition Slow to Act
To sustain its competitiveness, Germany needs to invest.
Madrid’s Intransigence to Blame for Catalan Separatism
Spain’s refusal to give the Catalans a say in their future has galvanized the independence movement.