Dutch Opposition to Eurobonds Is Not Unreasonable
The Netherlands is prepared to help crisis-struck countries in many other ways.
Europe
Starmer Wins Labour Leadership Election
Corbyn’s favorite places a distant second.
Orbán Abolishes Democracy in Hungary
Parliament is dissolved and all elections are postponed for as long as Orbán wants.
The EU Is Not About to Collapse, Again
Sensationalist American and British commentary sounds just like Russian propaganda.
Coronavirus Puts Extra Stress on Russian Economy
The country was already coping with a slump in oil prices.
Democracy Must Be Resistant to the Coronavirus
Don’t let the rush to action stifle debate.
Lockdown in Barcelona
Streets that were full of life a week ago are deserted.
Why Kosovo Is Lifting, But Will Likely Reinstate, Tariffs on Serbia
Serbia is unwilling to meet Kosovo’s terms.
Three Middle-Aged Catholic Men Vie to Succeed Merkel
Despite the superficial similarities, there are substantive differences between the candidates.
Macron’s Idealistic Russia Pragmatism
The French president argues for a pragmatic reset. It would actually be a leap of faith.
Dutch Senate Could Torpedo EU-Canada Trade Deal
If even the free-trading Netherlands won’t support the treaty, it is probably dead in the water.
Labour Leadership Election News
Keir Starmer, Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy qualify for the final voting round. Emily Thornberry is out.
Kramp-Karrenbauer Quits, Throws Race to Succeed Merkel Wide Open
The Saarlander never approached Angela Merkel’s popularity in the polls.
Judicial Reforms Create Parallel Legal System in Poland
The ruling party has made numerous changes to weaken the judiciary’s independence.
Outrage over Right-Wing Alliance in Thuringia Is Overblown
Mainstream conservative parties in the state gave the far right nothing for its support.