Greece Continues to Test European Solidarity
Greece’s fiscal woes are leading some to wonder if it shouldn’t leave the eurozone.
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British Liberals Decimated in Local Elections
According to Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg, his party was being “blamed” for coalition spending cuts.
Bulgarian, Romanian Workers Still Not Welcome
As many as ten Western European member states will keep their borders closed for Bulgarian and Romanian workers until 2014.
How Bin Laden’s Death Was Received in Russia
Russian views on the terrorist leader’s death are a little different from those of Westerners.
Greece Increasingly Likely to Restructure Debt
Despite tens of billions in European financial support, Greece still teeters on the brink of bankruptcy.
Portugal Requests European Financial Support
Faced with mounting borrowing costs, the Portuguese request a bailout from their fellow European Union member states.
The Polarization of Dutch Politics
After years of consensus politics, the left and right in the Netherlands are far apart.
Merkel, Sarkozy Lose in Regional Elections
The ruling parties of both France and Germany suffered defeat at the polls in regional elections this weekend.
Portuguese Opposition Rejects Austerity Plans
Political uncertainty and a lack of substantive public sector reforms may compel Portugal to seek an international bailout.
Britain Deepens Cuts in Spending, Tax Rates
Despite its “budget for growth,” Britain’s coalition government is struggling to regain fiscal balance.
Britain Has Multiple Objectives in Libya
Britain took a leading role in intervening in Libya. How is it participating in the allied operation and why?
Western Powers Mobilize for Libyan Airstrikes
Britain, France, the United States are preparing for air strikes against Libya after the United Nations authorized action.
Could Europe Impose a No-Fly Zone Alone?
With the United States reluctant to intervene in Libya, could Britain and France do it on their own?
Hungary’s New and Dangerous Constitution
Eva Balogh explains the constitutional reforms of Hungary’s right-wing government and argues that it should fail.
Clegg Vows to Protect NHS from Privatization
Britain’s deputy prime minister promised not to let the profit motive undermine his country’s public health care system.