No-Deal Brexit Becomes More Likely
Conservative Party hardliners are still unwilling to accept the EU’s terms.
Europe
Ignoring Nativists Doesn’t Work in Sweden Either
Sweden’s mainstream parties should have known that isolating the far right wouldn’t work.
Social Democrats in Iberia and Scandinavia Try Opposite Strategies
Cooperate with the far left or try to win back voters from the far right?
EU Shields Companies from Trump’s New Sanctions on Iran
Europe, together with China and Russia, is honoring the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.
Spanish Right Takes Harder Line on Catalonia, Immigration
Pablo Casado doesn’t want to give other parties an opportunity to challenge him from the right.
Abandoned by Allies, Spain’s Sánchez Loses Spending Vote
The defeat exposes the weakness of the Socialist’s minority government.
Law and Justice Continues Anti-Judicial Crusade
An independent judiciary stands in the way of the party’s attempt to impose an illiberal democracy on Poland.
Populists Overturn Labor Reforms in Italy
The Five Star Movement and League limit the use of temporary work contracts.
New York Times Leaves Out Nuances in Portugal Story
A puff piece about Portugal’s left-wing government glosses over the accomplishments of its right-wing predecessor.
Macron, Salvini Represent Opposite Sides in Europe’s Culture War
The Frenchman is the hope of cosmopolitan Europe. The Italian has emerged as its leading nationalist.
With Casado, Spain’s People’s Party Turns Right
Pablo Casado’s victory signals a desire for a more right-wing program.
Puigemont’s Bid for Relevance Divides Independence Parties
The deposed Catalan president won’t go away, much to the chagrin of his allies.
How Should Europe Deal with the Putin Apologist in the White House?
Europe needs to circle the wagons, deepen defense cooperation and uphold liberal norms.
Catalan and Spanish Leaders Take Steps to Normalize Relations
Quim Torra and Pedro Sánchez meet for the first time.
Theresa May Loses Pro-Brexit Ministers
Brexit Secretary David Davis and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resign.
