Northern Irish, Scots Would Rather Stay in EU Than UK
Majorities would rather secede from the UK than crash out of the EU without a deal.
Europe
Loss of Control: What Moderates Get Wrong About Migration
If mainstream politicians are unable to fix a broken system, they will cede the issue to the far right.
A Futile Leadership Challenge from Brexiteers in Denial
The EU is not going to give another prime minister a better deal.
Theresa May Survives Leadership Challenge from Brexiteers
The prime minister survives a confidence vote but promises to stand down before the next election.
May Delays Brexit Vote. Britain Can Cancel Article 50
The prime minister does not have a majority for her agreement with the EU.
Germany’s Merkel Installs Favorite as Successor
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer is seen as the best candidate to defend Angela Merkel’s legacy.
Fuel Tax Is Excuse for Reactionary France to Riot
The tax increases are small. The violent reaction is really about Emmanuel Macron.
Socialists Lose Election in Andalusia, Far Right Breaks Through
The Socialists will probably lose control of the regional government after forty years.
Setbacks for Poland’s Ruling Law and Justice Party
The party lost local elections in Poland’s cities and has been forced to reinstate Supreme Court justices.
Harder Line Neither Helps Nor Hurts Spain’s People’s Party — For Now
Pablo Casado’s lurch to the right plays well with the base, but he isn’t expanding the party’s coalition.
EFTA Is Not an Alternative to Theresa May’s Brexit Deal
Joining the EFTA would force Britain to accept free movement without solving the Irish border issue.
Three Seas Initiative Breathes New Life into Central Europe
The countries between the Adriatic, Baltic and Black Seas agree to improve energy and transportation links.
Update from the Election to Succeed Angela Merkel
The business-friendly Friedrich Merz appears to have the momentum on his side.
Why Spain’s Threat to Hold Up Brexit Over Gibraltar Is Theater
Josep Borrell’s demand for “clarity” looks like political theater to fend off criticism at home.
Eurozone Budget Could Take Years
Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel agree, but there are still obstacles.