France Eyes Non-EU Military Force, Trump Governs by Bluffing
Defense cooperation outside the EU would allow the United Kingdom to participate.
Europe
Macron Marches On, China Retaliates in Trade War
The French president isn’t giving in to rail workers. China threatens the United States with tariffs.
Germany Approves Russian Pipeline, Five Stars Call for Deal with League
Germany approves the completion of Nord Stream 2. Five Star lawmakers support a deal with the right.
Spain Should Negotiate with Puigdemont, France Didn’t Start the Fire
Sit down with Carles Puigdemont to find a way out of the Catalan independence crisis.
Trump on the Warpath, Puigdemont Arrested in Germany
Personnel changes hint at war with Iran. The Catalan leader awaits extradition.
Five Catalan Politicians Jailed, Five Reasons for Russia’s Spy Poisoning
The arrests make it even more difficult to form a government in the breakaway region of Spain.
Falling Popularity Won’t Keep Macron Up at Night
The French president has four years left. The opposition is divided.
Trump Doesn’t Understand New Cold War, Doesn’t Understand Presidency
Donald Trump treats the American presidency like his reality-TV version of a business.
Mainstream Parties Win Dutch Elections, Catalans to Swear In President
Extremists lose in the Netherlands. The civil war in America’s Democratic Party is exaggerated.
Britain, EU Agree Transition Deal. Black Men Face Challenges in America
Goods, services, capital and people will continue to flow freely across the Channel during Britain’s year-and-a-half exit from the EU.
Russian Spy Poisoning, Explained
Theresa May blames Russia for the attempted assassination of a former double agent.
Reality Check for Macron, Trump’s Emptying Administration
The Italian election and Dutch resistance pour cold water on the French president’s reforms.
Le Pen Unveils New Name, Trump Toes NRA Line
Marine Le Pen rebrands her far-right party. Donald Trump fears the gun lobby after all.
Democrats Should Keep Superdelegates, Salvini Calls for Anti-EU Budget
Superdelegates are a failsafe. Italy’s right-wing leader has no need for EU budget rules.
Democrats Have Early Advantages. Berlusconi Backs Hard Right
Democrats are well-positioned to win in November. Silvio Berlusconi honors his pact.