Singapore-on-Thames Is Unlikely
Britain won’t become a tax haven.
Europe
France Deploys Warships as Tensions with Turkey Rise
Turkey claims waters in which Greek Cyprus is drilling for natural gas.
Britain Is Once Again the Sick Man of Europe
It needs radical changes in health and elderly care, the economy and its constitution.
Can Olaf Scholz Make Germany’s SPD Great Again?
That may depend on what the Christian Democrats do after Merkel.
COVID-19 Has Put Catalan Politics on Hold
Talks about more autonomy and early elections have been postponed.
Belarus’ Lukashenko Under Pressure from All Sides
Europe’s last dictator faces opposition at home and weakening support from Russia.
Cyprus Votes Against EU Trade Deal with Canada
Lawmakers argue the treaty does not protect their national cheese.
Pulling American Troops Out of Germany Is Another Gift to Putin
Trump punishes Germany and gives Russia another win.
New Social Contract for the World After COVID
The pandemic makes clear we need reform.
Spanish Congress Approves Coronavirus Recovery Programs
Lawmakers back measures for the economy, EU and health care.
EU Once Again Proves the Doomsayers Wrong
One day the EU is about to collapse. The next it has done an historic deal.
What Rutte Wants
Why the Dutch prime minister is fighting a €750 billion coronavirus recovery fund.
De Jonge Narrowly Wins Leadership of Dutch Christian Democrats
The health minister wins 258 more votes than his opponent.
Italy Should Heed Dutch Advice
The country would be better off if it accepted, rather than resisted, Dutch demands for reform.
Basque, Galician Elections Have National Implications
The results help Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and throw doubt on the strategy of his opponent.