Italy’s Salvini Commits to Right-Wing Pact, Asks Same of Berlusconi
The Northern League leader worries that his ally might do a deal with the left.
Europe
What Happens Next in Catalonia?
Spain hoped the election would provide a way out of the crisis. It hasn’t.
Separatists Defend Majority in Catalan Election
But the independence crisis has split Catalonia down the middle.
Macron Bounces Back in Polls. Does It Matter?
The French president has four more years to go until he must face voters again.
Young Italians Blame EU, But Their Problems Are Homegrown
It’s little wonder young Italians are disappointed, but the problem is their own politics, not the EU.
Catalan Election Guide
The Catalan electoral system, the parties, their leaders and possible coalitions.
Brexit Has Become the Totem of Britain’s Culture War
No matter how Brexit pans out, leavers will continue to support it and remainers will continue to bemoan it.
French Republicans Lurch Right with Wauquiez
The new Republican party leader calls for a return to the “true values of the right”.
Stirrings of Centrism in the United Kingdom
Voters in the middle feel both the Conservatives and Labour have become extreme.
Europe and Japan Finalize Trade Deal
The treaty will create the world’s largest open economic zone.
Britain Gives into European Demands on Northern Irish Border
To avoid a border in Ulster, Britain promises to keep Northern Ireland in alignment with the EU.
An Old Conflict in New Form
Today’s political crises may simply be the latest battles in the war between the Enlightenment and Romanticism.
Momentum for Macron’s EU Reforms, But Obstacles Ahead
Support for the French president’s plans is growing, but opponents are also organizing.
Why the West Is Willing to Overlook Corruption in Ukraine
So long as Petro Poroshenko resists Russian designs, the West is willing to overlook corruption in his government.
Consolidation on the Italian Left
Left-wing critics of Matteo Renzi join forces while a small party from Milan is open to a deal with the Democrats.