Sarkozy to Return to Politics, Stand for Party Leadership
The former president says he “loves France too much” to remain a spectator while the country declines.
Europe
Undeterred by Scottish “No”, Catalonia Demands Referendum
Regional president Artur Mas wants to consult Catalan voters on independence.
Scottish Referendum Hasn’t Settled United Kingdom’s Future
If more powers are devolved to Scotland, other parts of the UK will want autonomy as well.
Scottish Referendum Raises Questions About Nationhood
Separatists from Wales to Spain are waiting to see if the Scots will secede from the United Kingdom.
Scots Reject Independence in Referendum
A majority votes against independence from Britain.
Scottish Referendum: A Testament to British Civilization
That Scots get to choose their own destiny shows how seriously Britain takes its commitment to self-determination.
Netherlands to Reduce Taxes, Raise Defense Spending
The Dutch will keep their deficit under the European treaty limit while reducing taxes to help job creation.
Sweden’s Left Hopes to Lure Centrists Into Coalition
Social Democrats must either convince centrists to back them or form a minority government.
Salmond Confident Independent Scotland Could Join EU
Scotland’s leader says it would be “ridiculous” for the rest of Europe to deny his country membership.
Swedish Left Ahead in Polls But Without Majority
Stefan Löfven’s Social Democrats could struggle to form a majority government.
Swedes Ought to Reelect Reinfeldt
Sweden’s prime minister leaves his country a much better place than he found it.
Despite Ceasefire, Fighting in Ukraine’s Donetsk, Mariupol
Less than two days after Ukraine’s government and separatists agreed to a truce, fighting resumes in the east.
As Scottish Referendum Nears, Tempers Heat Up
With Scotland divided on the issue of independence, the rhetoric on both sides of the debate is heating up.
France Cancels Warship Sale to Russia After All
François Hollande says the conditions that would allow France to deliver the ship “have so far not been met.”
Merkel Holds Out EU Membership to Balkan States
The German leader calls for speedy progress in the accession of former Yugoslav states.