The Case for Permanent Coalitions on the Left
By grouping with other left-wing parties, Europe’s social democrats could keep their constituencies united.
Europe
Euroskeptics Cry Wolf, Allege Attempt to Rig Referendum
Outers would rather half a million young Britons didn’t vote than extend registration by a couple of days.
More Welfare Won’t Mend Europe’s Blue-Red Divide
The gap between cosmopolitans and populists is not just about the economy. It is a question of identity.
Austrian Nationalists Take Risk by Demanding Recount
The Freedom Party is giving credence to conspiracy theories.
Liberal Euroskeptics Have Made Treacherous Pact
Most proponents of leaving the EU don’t dream of turning the United Kingdom into a free-market utopia.
Voters Punish Italy’s Renzi as Reforms Stall
The Italian prime minister’s supporters suffer in local elections as reforms have yet to pay off.
Middle England Finds Itself Between Blue-Red Divide
Conservative-leaning Middle England holds the balance in Britain’s European Union referendum.
Polish Reforms Endanger Rule of Law: Commission
The European Commission slaps the government in Warsaw on the wrist for undermining the judiciary.
In or Out, EU Exit Crowd Wants Cameron’s Head
Euroskeptics would dethrone the man who has won them two elections in a row.
Germany’s Gabriel Pours Cold Water on Trade Deal
If even the Social Democrats can’t get behind the pact, there is little hope of completing it.
Bombs Will Not Stop Refugees
To suggest Europe can stem the influx of migrants by dropping bombs in Libya and Syria is reckless.
Clear-Eyed Danes Have Lessons on Immigration
The Danes channel anti-immigrant sentiment through the political process and are honest about the challenges.
Proponents of EU Exit Should Stop Disparaging Institutions
Advocates of a British withdrawal from the EU are undermining the public’s trust in institutions.
Refinery Strikes Typical of French Labor Relations
It’s not that the French strike more. It’s that when they do, they are louder and adamant.
Turkey Threatens to End Migrant Deal with Europe
Turkey threatens to stop readmitting refugees unless Europe lifts visa requirements for Turkish nationals.