Countries Most Critical of Russia Sanctions Least Affected
Southern European nations oppose fresh sanctions even though they have been least affected by them.
Europe
Sarkozy’s Hard Line Pushes Center-Right Voters to Juppé
The former French president’s uncompromising law-and-order rhetoric is turning away center-right voters.
The Politics of Wallonia’s Resistance to Canada Trade Deal
Socialist lawmakers in the south of Belgium oppose a treaty that is supported by the right-wing national government.
Spain Unwilling to Keep Gibraltar in EU Single Market
Mariano Rajoy says Spain would block a special Brexit deal for the peninsula.
Italy’s Referendum Is Giving Matteo Renzi Sleepless Nights
There is a risk voters will use the referendum to vent their frustration with Italy’s political class.
Asscher to Challenge Dutch Labor Party Leader
Labor’s top cabinet minister is expected to challenge Diederik Samsom.
Reprimand Liberals, Don’t Repudiate Liberalism
Liberals may have been aloof. That doesn’t mean they’ve been wrong on the issues.
Echoes of Clinton-Trump Contest in the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ Mark Rutte is similar to Hillary Clinton, Geert Wilders to Donald Trump.
Britain to Keep EU Laws (For Now), May Announces
Theresa May is unable to deliver on the Brexit campaign’s promise of deregulation.
Puigdemont Stares Down Catalan Far Left, Calls for Referendum
The Catalan leader puts down a rebellion and presses ahead with plans to secede from Spain.
Let Spain’s Socialist Party Rebels Spell Out Their Alternative
If they blame Pedro Sánchez for not going into government with the center-right, would they?
A (Small) Opportunity for Britain’s Liberal Democrats
Between Jeremy Corbyn and Theresa May, there is space in the center of British politics — but not much.
Gabriel’s Bet Pays Off: Party Approves Canada Trade Deal
The Social Democrat convinces his party to support an EU trade agreement with Canada.
May’s Rightward Shift Risks Alienating Liberal Voters
Theresa May mustn’t overcorrect the liberalism of her predecessor.
Post Brexit, France May Get the European Army It Always Wanted
France has long aspired to lead a defense union outside NATO.