Meloni’s Plan for Asylum Seekers Makes Sense
Don’t let migrants cross the Mediterranean in boats. Process asylum applications abroad.
Europe
Macron Is Right to Push Pension Reform
The current system isn’t fair.
Don’t Turn Cultured Meat into a Culture War
It must be palatable to carnivores.
Amsterdam Finds New Excuse to Ban Weed for Tourists
The mayor claims cannabis retailers are linked to organized crime.
How the Left Lost the Italian Election
Enrico Letta fought on Giorgia Meloni’s terms.
Right-Wing Parties Win Italian Election. Turnout Lowest in 100 Years
Giorgia Meloni would become Italy’s first woman prime minister.
Italian Election Guide
The electoral system, the parties, the issues and the possible outcomes, explained.
Dutch Government to Cap Energy Prices
The Netherlands has the highest electricity and gas prices in Europe.
Catalan Separatists March, But Are Divided
Republicans want to give talks with Pedro Sánchez a chance. Other separatists are skeptical.
EU Proposes to Cap Electricity, Russian Gas Prices
The plan may go too far for some member states.
Don’t Tell Europeans to Cut Down on Meat
Politicians who tried have been flayed by carnivores.
Dutch Spend €16 Billion to Offset Higher Living Costs
Companies and freelancers will pay higher taxes to finance relief for the lowest incomes.
Europe’s Energy Crisis, Explained
Gas prices have reached record highs. Governments spend €280 billion on subsidies and tax cuts.
Farm Crisis Divides Dutch Government
Christian Democrats break from goal to cut emissions in half by 2030.
European Military Support for Ukraine Dries Up
America is giving twice as many weapons as other NATO allies combined.