Cameron Backs Membership After Announcing Referendum
A referendum on European Union membership could wreck the British premier’s future.
Europe
Setback for German Conservatives in State Poll
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party loses a regional prime ministership to the left.
Farage Rejects Coalition With Cameron’s Conservatives
The United Kingdom Independence Party won’t support another Cameron administration.
Is British European Membership in America’s Interest?
The United States should rather have the continent divided than united against it.
Germany’s Merkel Dominates Preelection Polls
This fall’s election is likely to strengthen Angela Merkel’s position as German chancellor.
Britain “Entitled” to Request Changes in Europe: Cameron
The British prime minister promises voters a “real choice” on Europe in the next election.
Italy’s Berlusconi, Separatists Seal Electoral Pact
The former prime minister renews his alliance with the separatist Northern League.
Czechs, Poles to Keep German Green Energy Out
Germany’s neighbors are tired of grid fluctuations and shut themselves off.
Italy’s Left Tops Prime Ministerial Poll, Monti Second
Silvio Berlusconi is unlikely to return to power in Italy, according to the latest poll.
German Opposition Criticizes Merkel’s Arms Exports
The left condemns the sale of weapons to undemocratic governments and conflict areas.
Monti Failed to Thoroughly Liberalize Italy’s Economy
The technocrat had to water down many of his reforms.
Catalan Separatists Unite, Promise Referendum in 2014
Left- and right-wing parties join forces to force a referendum on secession.
Berlusconi Ally Says Austerity “Failed,” Italy Must Cut Taxes
Former conservative minister blames Mario Monti’s “German” policies for Italy’s recession.
French Opposition Rivals Agree to New Leadership Vote
The leadership battle on the French right comes to an end with a plan to call a revote.
Merkel Chastises Opposition for Blocking Tax Relief
“Incomprehensible” that the left should block tax cuts, says the German chancellor.