Is Macron’s Law and Order Offensive Justified?
Some crimes are up. Many French believe prison sentences are too light.
Europe
Revelations in Benefits Scandal Make Rutte’s Job Even Harder
Few parties are willing to give the liberal prime minister a fourth term.
Why Germany’s Greens Are on the Rise
After sixteen years of muddling through, the time is ripe for something new.
Conservatives Win Battle for Spanish Courts
Pedro Sánchez withdraws proposed changes.
Draghi Has the Right Plans for Italy
Let’s hope politicians and civil servants will carry them out.
German Right Picks Unpopular Laschet to Succeed Merkel
Voters would have preferred the more conservative leader of Bavaria, Markus Söder.
Waiting for a Deal in Catalonia
Separatist parties have yet to form a new government.
Don’t Panic About Macron’s Reelection (Yet)
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
The Silent Reform of Spanish Pensions
The piecemeal reforms proposed by Spain’s Socialist government are insufficient.
Söder Can Give Germany’s Christian Democrats Fresh Start
Armin Laschet is not the man to lead Germany out of the COVID-19 crisis.
Europe Doesn’t Need a Biden
Who needs bold leadership when you have affordable health insurance?
Rutte’s Opponents Smell Blood in the Water
But center-right parties may want to think twice before forcing him out.
Rutte’s Future in Doubt After Botched Coalition Talks
The long-ruling Dutch prime minister is suddenly vulnerable.
Fragmented Dutch Parliament Lacks Experience
It’s the price the Netherlands has to pay for giving its voters so much choice.
Dutch and Spanish Leaders Share Vision for EU
Mark Rutte and Pedro Sánchez caution against protectionism.