There Are Reason to Be Cautious About Breaking Up Bosnia
History suggests separation could easily lead to more tension and violence on the Balkans, not less.
Europe
Left-Wing Pact in Netherlands Hinges on Centrist Ambitions
There could be a left-wing government in the Netherlands if centrist parties are willing to make the necessary compromises.
EU Sees Five Possible Futures. Which Is Best and Which Is Likely?
The European Commission’s scenarios range from muddling through to something resembling a federal Europe.
Fillon Refuses to Drop Out, Hurting the Right’s Chances in France
By staying in with his integrity damaged, François Fillon makes a right-wing victory less likely.
By-Elections Vindicate May, Give Little Comfort to Corbyn
One-nation conservatism is vindicated in Copeland while Labour’s defeat there bolsters Jeremy Corbyn’s critics.
Left-Wing Purists Split in Italy, Raise Risk of Five Star Victory
By breaking away from their party, rebel Democrats risk splitting the left-wing vote in the Five Star Movement’s favor.
Parties Take Sides in Netherlands’ Culture War
The political divide is shifting away from left versus right.
Dutch Greens Fail to Tempt Labor into Rejecting Rutte’s Liberals
The Labor Party refuses to rule out a collaboration with the right. The Greens may regret demanding such a pledge.
France Must Reform in Order to Prove Itself: Macron
France can’t expect Germany to support more spending if it doesn’t reform.
Dutch Feel Labor Market Liberalization Has Gone Too Far
Even business-friendly liberal parties want more security for workers.
Bayrou Throws Support Behind Fellow Centrist in France
If centrist voters switch to Emmanuel Macron, he would almost certainly qualify for the runoff.
Rajoy’s Offer to Talk May Be Too Little, Too Late for Catalans
After years of ignoring Catalan demands, Spain’s conservative leader is finally willing to listen.
It’s Not You, It’s Us: Germans Ready to Let Merkel Go
Germans approve of Angela Merkel’s job performance, but they are ready for someone else.
Purists Hurt Left’s Chances in France, Could Do Same in Italy
Disunity on the French left is handing the election to the right. Italy’s Democrats must not make the same mistake.
China, Europe Seek Closer Ties in Era of Trump
China shares an interest with European countries in an open world economy.