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Europe
Why Many Germans Hope Trump Will Lose
The once-special partnership between Germany and the United States has sunk to a postwar low.
English-Language Media Blame France for Islamic Terrorism
Journalists play down the violence committed by Muslims and blame French secularism.
Statism Makes a Comeback in the United Kingdom
The dual shock of coronavirus and Brexit is giving statism a new lease on life.
Allegations of Russian Meddling Resurface in Catalonia
They’re hardly more credible now than they were at the time of the 2017 referendum.
Spain Proposes Major Tax Increases to Fund 2021 Budget
Wealthy Spaniards and corporations would pay more.
Criticism of Macron’s Islam Policy Is Over the Top
The French president hasn’t ordered a “crackdown” of Muslims.
Viktor Orbán’s Authoritarian Playbook
Scapegoat minorities. Undermine the judiciary. Control the media.
“Strategic Autonomy” Divides Europe’s Top Liberals
Emmanuel Macron and Mark Rutte are on opposite ends of the debate.
Spain’s Judicialization of Catalan Separatism Has Failed
Far from reining in the independence movement, Spanish lawfare has made secession more likely.
How Germany Turned Its Refugee Crisis into Success
Its “we will manage” attitude could be an example to other European countries.
Italian Regional Elections: Results and Takeaways
The right flipped only one region. The populist Five Star Movement is a spent force.
Italian Regional Elections Guide
Seven regions hold elections, including the left-wing stronghold Tuscany.
Conservatives Should Look to Bavaria
The region’s Christian Democrats tried, and failed, to outflank the far right.
Catalonia and Spain Are Reaching the Breaking Point
Spain is unwilling to give Catalonia more self-government. Separatists are determined to break away.