Germany Can’t Blame Trump for Its Slowing Economy
Germany is vulnerable to shocks in international trade, because it has underinvested at home.
Europe
Matteo Salvini Appears to Have Made a Huge Mistake
Italy’s most popular politician was counting on early elections. Now his rivals might team up.
Brexiteers to Parliament: Drop Dead
Even parliamentary democracy is now expendable in the pursuit of Brexit.
Kosovo Must Come to Terms with Reality
Rather than dream of unification with Albania, Kosovo must focus on getting a deal with Serbia.
Merkel Successor Given Poisoned Chalice?
The defense portfolio is one of the toughest jobs in Berlin. Why give it to Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer?
Spanish Parties Break Cardinal Rules of Coalition Politics
The result could be another election.
Italy Is Failing Its Next Generation
Italians need to stop blaming outsiders and start owning up to their country’s shortcomings.
Spanish Politicians Need to Come to Grips with Coalition Politics
The center-left and center-right can no longer govern on their own. They need to compromise.
Vox Is Unreliable Partner for Spanish Right
Every time the far right gets what it wants, it asks for something more.
How Close Are Western Balkan States to Joining the EU?
Negotiations will continue, but enlargement is not a priority for most member states.
Russian Missile Treaty Violation Is a Wake-up Call for Europe
Europe may not want a repeat of the Cold War, but it has to come to terms with reality.
Blame Conservatives for EU Jobs Impasse
The European People’s Party arrogantly assumed others would fall in line behind its candidate.
Election of Britain’s Next Prime Minister Feels a Little Ridiculous
Britain has to suspend its potentially greatest crisis in half a century while two unpopular candidates face off.
Spain’s Moment in the Sun
Spain is moving up in Europe. How will it use its newfound influence?
Spain’s Liberal Party Needs to Make Up Its Mind
The Citizens can either fight Catalan independence or liberalize Spain.