Catalan Separatists Agree on Independence But Little Else
Separatist parties agree they want to break away from Spain, but that’s about all they agree on.
Europe
Spanish Parties Need to Get Their Act Together
Time is running out to form a government, yet none of the major parties are close to a deal.
Why Aren’t Serious Labour Candidates Standing Up?
There are more able politicians than Owen Smith to challenge Jeremy Corbyn, but they are sitting this out.
As Britain Prepares to Leave EU, Irish Eye Unification
Ireland’s Enda Kenny for the first time raises the possibility of incorporating Northern Ireland into his country.
May Seeks Middle Way for British Conservatism
Between the liberalism of David Cameron and the Tory paternalism of the past.
Britain to the Back of the Queue? Maybe Not
Perhaps America and Britain could use a doomed transatlantic trade pact as a template for their own treaty?
Scotland Could Delay Britain’s EU Exit
Theresa May promises not to invoke Article 50 until there is agreement from all parts of the United Kingdom.
Labour Party Split Looks More and More Likely
Jeremy Corbyn and his supporters may give center-left lawmakers no choice but to split off.
Theresa May Succeeds David Cameron as Prime Minister
Britain’s home secretary moves into 10 Downing Street and immediately reshuffles the cabinet.
Rajoy Gets Closer to Second Term as Liberals May Abstain
Spain’s conservative party leader would only need one more party to abstain and clear the way for him.
Jeremy Corbyn: Radical Chic for Those Who Can Afford It
The Labour Party leader’s purist brand of leftism is a luxury good for those who can afford perpetual Tory rule.
Central Europeans Can’t Count on France Alone
Now is the time for Poland to repair relations with Berlin.
May Urges Businesses to “Change” After EU Vote
Britain’s future prime minister argues the referendum was about more than Europe.
May to Succeed Cameron as British Prime Minister
The only other candidate has withdrawn from the Conservative Party leadership election.
EU Commission: Damned If They Do, Damned If They Don’t
The same people who criticize the EU for not being responsive to its people criticize it for — you guessed it!