Hit Piece Calls Center-Left Sánchez Spain’s Donald Trump
Journalist makes the social democrat out to be a threat to Spanish democracy.
Europe
What Divides Dutch Voters
Age, education, geography and gender.
Draghi Understands What Italy Needs
Do the political parties that support his government?
Catalan Election: Takeaways and What Happens Next
Another separatist coalition is the most likely outcome.
Republicans, Socialists Share First Place in Catalonia
The outcome allows for another separatist coalition or a government of the left.
Catalan Election Guide
The Catalan electoral system, the parties, the polls and possible coalitions.
Three-Way Race for First Place in Catalonia
The Socialists are neck and neck with the two largest independence parties.
Italy Shouldn’t Need Draghi
A stronger democracy wouldn’t need a strong man.
Support for Anti-EU Parties Falls During Pandemic
Mainstream parties have gained popularity. Trust in the EU is up.
Far Right Comes to Sánchez’ Rescue in Spain
Vox unexpectedly gives the prime minister a majority for his coronavirus recovery plan.
Scotland Is a Country!
Or: how I learned to trigger Scottish nationalists.
Butter on Their Heads
Let the Dutch Christian Democrats and Labor look in the mirror before blaming Mark Rutte.
Merkel’s Party Doesn’t Need More Ideology
German voters prize the Christian Democrats for their competence, not their beliefs.
Dutch Government Falls Over Child Benefits Scandal
Authorities falsely accused thousands of parents of fraud.
German Christian Democrats to Elect Merkel’s Successor
The next party leader would be the presumptive chancellor candidate for the September election.