Dutch King Announces Borrowing, Investments to Weather COVID-19
Unlike during the last economic crisis, the Dutch government is not cutting spending.
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Johnson Puts British Diplomacy, Internal Relations at Risk
The prime minister proposes to renege on Britain’s withdrawal agreement with the EU.
Dutch Parties Take Risk Attacking Liberalism
It’s a way to attack a popular prime minister without mentioning him, but it could backfire.
Spain Proposes Schengen Membership for Gibraltar
Some 15,000 Spanish residents cross the border to work in Gibraltar every day.
Why Europe Needs Its Own Army
A joint defense force would give Europeans independence from the United States.
Sánchez Needs to Remember Who His Friends Are
The Spanish prime minister is trying too hard to make a deal with his rivals.
Britain Still Thinks It Can Bluff Its Way to a Better Deal
The EU is not impressed.
What’s in France’s €100 Billion Stimulus
The big items are tax cuts, job retraining and investments in the green economy.
Pressure Mounts on Merkel to Cancel Nord Stream 2
Opposition leaders and Germany’s largest tabloid want to pull the plug on the “Putin pipeline”.
Sánchez Can’t Put Off Catalans Indefinitely
Delaying talks risks disappointing moderates.
Turkey Lashes Out at Allies in Mediterranean Border Dispute
Cyprus and Greece are backed by America and France.
Setback for Montenegro’s Strongman
Milo Đukanović’s party loses power after thirty years.
Dutch Extend COVID Aid for Businesses
Government pays half the rent and 90 percent of salaries.
Why Germany “Deserves” American Troops
They’re there to keep America, not just Germany, safe.
Lukashenko Shouldn’t Expect Russia’s Help
Vladimir Putin might prefer a new leader in Belarus.