Greeks Push Through Pension Cuts, Eye Debt Relief
Greek leaders hope that the latest round of cutbacks will unlock talks in Brussels about debt relief.
Europe
Both Conservatives, Labour Should Have Done Better
The takeaway is that both major parties did… meh.
Scots Forgive Ruling Party’s Failures
Identity politics trump a critical assessment of the National Party’s tenure.
Europe Quietly Breaks Free from Russian Gas
EU regulations are making it harder for Russia to divide and conquer.
France Leads Opposition to South America Trade Deal
The country is apprehensive about liberalizing trade with a major exporter of agricultural products.
Valls More Likely to Succeed Hollande Than Macron
Unlike his economy minister, Manuel Valls can appeal to the center without losing the left.
Russian Pipeline Divides German Right
Angela Merkel’s ally in Brussels speaks out against a gas pipeline that would bypass Ukraine.
Labour Finally Accepts It Has Antisemitism Problem
The party recognizes it has a problem, but will Jeremy Corbyn do anything about it?
Italy Adds Job But Labor Divide Persists
The jobless rate is slowly coming down, but young Italians still struggle to find stable employment
Britain’s “Remain” Side Doesn’t Need More Passion
Passion is not what persuades voters.
Walloons Could Block Canada Trade Pact
Left-wing opponents of the treaty are the majority in Belgium’s French-speaking south.
Spain’s Socialists Will Have to Fight on Two Fronts
The right will accuse the Socialists of putting party before country while the far left alleges a betrayal.
Tusk Rebuffs Greek Attempt to Circumvent Lenders
The European Council president turns down a Greek request to take the discussion to national leaders.
Fear of In-Between Europe Premature
Central Europeans must be patient while Germany shifts its strategic orientation away from Russia.
New Elections Expected in Spain After Talks Fail
A final round of talks organized by the monarch fails to produce a breakthrough.