Russian Gas Pipeline Triggers Transatlantic Spat
Austria and Germany ask the United States not to sanction companies involved in Nord Stream 2.
Europe
As Economies Rebound, EU Looks More Attractive
Support for the European Union is going up as countries recover from the economic crisis.
EU Threatens Sanctions Against Central European States
It is the latest sign Hungary and Poland have exhausted the patience of their allies.
Dark Side to Coalition’s Success Against Islamic State
The more the group is cornered in Iraq, the more of its sympathizers commit terrorist attacks in the West.
Dutch Coalition Talks Fail Again, Minority Government Likely
The collapse of talks with the Green party leaves Mark Rutte with few options.
Defeat Makes It Harder for May to Navigate Brexit Demands
Both pragmatists, who want a “soft” Brexit, and hardliners now hold more sway over the prime minister.
Does the British Election Mean Anything for America?
To the extent that it proves the viability of socialism and the waning of the alt-right.
Election Divides Kingdom as Parties Consolidate Their Base
Both the Conservative and Labour coalitions have become more homogenous, which makes it harder to govern Britain.
Macron Projected to Win Comfortable Majority in France
Polls point to the biggest parliamentary majority for an incoming president since Charles de Gaulle.
Conservatives Need to Reevaluate Beliefs After Defeat
The party must find a way to emphasize the benefits of its ideology, especially to young voters.
What Good Is a Two-Party System If It Doesn’t Provide Stability?
The Conservatives and Labour have won a combined 80 percent support, yet neither commands a majority.
Catalans, Kurds, Given No Other Choice, Announce Referendums
Denied more autonomy by Madrid and Baghdad, the two minorities push for votes on independence.
Election Exacerbates Britain’s Blue-Red Divide
British voters are sorting into two camps. This could make it more difficult for any one party to govern.
Second Scottish Referendum Unlikely After Voters Punish SNP
The nationalists had hoped Brexit might convince more Scots to support independence. It doesn’t look like it.
May to Stay in Power with Support of Northern Irish Unionists
Conservatives lost their majority in the election.
