Dutch Freedom Party Leader Cancels Second Election Debate
Dutch nationalist party leader Geert Wilders withdraws from a debate after its organizers interview his brother.
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A left-wing unity ticket could keep François Fillon and Emmanuel Macron out of the runoff.
Don’t Worry About the Many Political Parties in the Netherlands
Parties come and go, but the Dutch mainstream always finds a way to keep policy on track.
The Latest Greek Drama, Explained
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Dutch Parties’ Plans Scored for Economic Impact
The liberals would boost employment and growth. Left-wing parties protect pensioners and welfare.
Renzi Picks Side in Italy’s Blue-Red Culture War
Italy’s once and possibly future prime minister presents himself as the alternative to populist nationalism.
Despite Historical Ties, Moldova Unlikely to Follow Romania’s Path
Moldova’s landlocked position between Russia and the West makes progress more difficult.
Watching from Across the Border as Romania Awakens
The ongoing street protests in Romania fill this political journalist from neighboring Moldova with pride.
Balkans Could Fall Victim to Putin-Trump Deal
The fear is that Donald Trump will trade Kosovo for Russian cooperation in the Middle East.
Podemos Endorses Hard-Left Course of Leader Iglesias
Rather than accept the possibility of compromise, Spain’s anti-establishment movement sticks to its far-left guns.
Dutch Parties Tried to Co-opt Populists and Failed
The Dutch right’s failed collaboration with the Freedom Party is a warning to conservatives.
Clinton-Trump Redux in France
France has a chance to breathe new life into the world order America has turned its back on.
Spanish Left Needs to Decide Between Power and Principle
Are Spain’s left-wing parties serious about getting into power?
Rutte Wins If Dutch Vote with Their Pocketbooks
Culture wars help Mark Rutte’s competitors. He wins on the economy.