Dutch Backbencher Mounts Strong Challenge to Presumptive Party Leader
Pieter Omtzigt is giving establishment favorite Hugo de Jonge a run for his money.
Europe
Sánchez Walks Fine Line Between Left and Right
The Spaniard must keep an eye on his left-wing allies as he makes deals with the right.
Should Scotland Become Independent?
The economics still argue against it.
Barcelona Without the Tourists
Barceloneta beach isn’t packed. You can actually go for a stroll on La Rambla.
Dutch Parties Try to Emerge from Rutte’s Shadow
The prime minister has never been more popular.
When Will Europe Finally Take Its Defense Seriously?
The withdrawal of 9,500 American soldiers from Germany should be a wake-up call.
Britain’s Demands in EU Trade Talks Are Not Unreasonable
But they are unrealistic.
Right-Wing Italians Swap Salvini’s for Even More Right-Wing Party
The League is down in the polls, but it aren’t the mainstream parties who are benefiting.
Trump Once Again Throws Europe Under the Bus
Withdrawing from the Open Skies Treaty could lead to another arms race in Europe.
Europeans Trust Incumbents in Pandemic
Most leaders have seen their approval ratings go up.
Left-Wing Criticism of Macron Isn’t Grounded in Reality
The alleged neoliberal really has governed as a centrist.
Arrimadas Shifts Spain’s Liberal Party Back to the Center
The Citizens break with other parties of the right to support the government’s COVID-19 policy.
Support for Quarantine Weakens in Spain
Regional leaders and opposition parties argue for a quicker return to normalcy.
Setting the EU Up to Fail
Integrationists raise unreasonable expectations and then blame the EU when it fails to meet them.
British Rediscover Normalcy in Abnormal Times
Bitter divisions over Brexit have been set aside.
