Spain’s People’s Party Primary, Explained
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría is the favorite, but Pablo Casado has mounted a strong challenge.
Europe
Brexiteers Are Still in Denial About What Leaving the EU Means
The EU has made clear from the start that its four freedoms cannot be separated.
Nine EU Countries Establish Joint Military Intervention Force
The new force is a win for France, which has long called for closer defense cooperation in Europe.
Far-Right League Gains Most from Governing in Italy
The League is up in the polls, despite having done little yet to address Italy’s immigration crisis.
Dutch Lead Resistance to Macron’s Eurozone Budget
The Netherlands has formed a coalition with like-minded nations in Northern Europe.
Three Possible Futures for Europe’s Open-Borders Schengen Area
Unless member states can agree on new border and asylum policies, the Schengen Area could fizzle out.
Macron, Merkel Agree on Eurozone Reforms
Other countries may not be eager to join.
Sánchez Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Federalizing Spain
Spain’s new prime minister mustn’t make the same mistake as the last.
Macron Unveils Small-Business Reforms and Privatizations
Reforms are meant to make it easier for French companies to grow and export.
Merkel Survives Yet Another Overhyped Crisis
The Bavarian right was probably never going to separate from Angela Merkel anyway.
Italy Joins Trump in Resisting Canadian Trade
The country’s new government argues that a trade pact with Canada doesn’t do enough to protect agricultural products.
Bavarian Right Manufactures Immigration Crisis
Here is everything you need to know about the row between Germany’s conservative parties.
Dutch Hear Pro-EU Speech from Rutte, Others Hear Ambivalence
Foreign media emphasize the Dutchman’s opposition to higher EU spending.
Italy Has Become Two Countries
Italy’s economic north-south divide has become political.
Why the Atlantic Alliance Matters
If Europe is independent and strong, it could challenge the United States. If it is weak, it could not resist China.