May Has No Good Options to Heal Party Rift on Brexit
Every time the prime minister leans too far to one side, the other rebels.
Europe
Conservatives Undermine Their Best Argument Against Labour
By calling Brexit projections into doubt, the Conservatives give their opponents a get-out-of-jail-free card.
South Tyroleans Bide Their Time
Italy’s German speakers welcome a closer relationship with Austria but reject secession — for now.
Macron Has Not Saved Europe All By Himself
The Frenchman has lifted liberal spirits, but he did not defeat the nativist insurgency.
Politics Isn’t Fair, Italian Edition
The Democrats are unpopular despite governing the country well. Incompetent populists are up in the polls.
Europe’s Blue-Red Culture War Comes to Czech Republic
Czech politics have become a contest between pro-European cosmopolitans and Russophile self-styled patriots.
Italian Parties Putin-Friendly, But Policy Shift Unlikely
No Italian prime minister is going to start an EU-level rebellion to help Vladimir Putin.
Summary of Recent Developments in Catalonia
What has happened since the election in December.
French Parties Must Figure Out How to Survive in Era of Macron
Mobilize their base or appeal to moderates and undecideds?
Arguments For and Against Another Grand Coalition in Germany
Fuel political disillusionment or risk throwing away a deal on Europe?
Britain Moves to Norway-Style Deal with EU
Britain now accepts it will need to keep most EU laws and regulations on the books to avoid damaging its trade.
Italy’s Renzi Has Failed on Two Counts
The Democratic Party leader has failed to unite the left and failed to convince voters he can still deliver reforms.
Health Insurance Sticking Point in German Coalition Talks
Social Democrats want to get rid of the mixed public-private system.
Spanish Liberals Take Rajoy’s Place in Polls
The independence crisis in Catalonia has shifted support to the liberal Citizens party.
Renationalizing British Utilities and Rail Would Be a Mistake
Yes, prices are up, but privatization was worth it.