Three Challenges for Ukraine’s Sitcom President
Hopes are high for Ukraine’s actor-turned-politician.
Europe
The More Things Change in Catalonia, the More They Stay the Same
The balance between pro- and anti-independence parties hasn’t changed.
Spain’s Social Democrats Buck European Trend
Pedro Sánchez was willing to take a side in his country’s culture war and won.
Sánchez Wins in Spain But Could Need Separatists for Majority
The Socialist places first, but he will need the support of Basque and Catalan parties to govern.
Sánchez Is the Reasonable Choice in Spain’s Election
We side with the problem-solvers, which in Spain today is Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Spanish Election Guide
The Spanish electoral system, the parties, their leaders and possible coalitions.
Brexit Delay Could Benefit Left in European Elections
If the British Labour Party does well in European elections, it could help the left close the gap with the center-right.
Spanish Socialists Benefit from Division on the Right
Three parties split the right-wing vote, allowing the Socialists to come out on top.
European Far Right Fails to Unite
Only three parties show up at an election kickoff called by Italy’s Matteo Salvini.
Brexit Fanatics Don’t Argue in Good Faith
Rather than listen to Brexit skeptics, hardliners accuse them of hiding their true motives.
Brexit Is Restructuring British Politics
Brexit is pulling the Conservatives to the right, leaving room in the center for an anti-Brexit party.
Horse-Trading Could Change Balance of Power in Dutch Senate
The government could still be vulnerable if opposition parties play their cards right.
France’s Traditional Parties Still Haven’t Recovered from Macron
Unwilling to come to terms with a new political reality, France’s old parties are down in the polls.
Far Right Fills Gaps Left by Merkel and Rutte
The two center-right leaders may have moved too far to the middle.
Rutte Loses Senate Majority, Gains for Dutch Far Right
Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s four-party government is about to lose its majority in the Senate.