Time “Not On Our Side” in Trade Talks: Obama
The American president calls for progress in trade negotiations before politics get in the way.
Europe
Far-Right Voters Won’t Be Duped by Social Policies
A “social and inclusive” Europe is not going to convince anyone to turn away from the nativist right.
Poland’s Government Steps Up Battle with Court
The conservative Law and Justice party continues to try to stack the Constitutional Tribunal in its favor.
Europe’s Social Democrats Can Learn from Canada
Canada’s Liberals have aligned themselves with the socially liberal middle class and won.
Britain Urged to Remain in European Union
Business leaders and other countries want the United Kingdom to vote to stay in the EU.
England’s Challenge Is Bridging Blue-Red Divide
There are two visions of England. Leaders must bridge the gap between them.
Britain Has Mixed Success in Influencing EU Decisions
The United Kingdom is outvoted more often than most countries, but it also has an outsized influence.
Far-Left Voters Reject Coalition in Spain
A majority rejects a proposed coalition government led by the mainstream Socialists in a party referendum.
Professors Confuse Right Wing for Authoritarian
Britons who want a small state and a “strong” foreign policy are not susceptible to authoritarianism.
Don’t Berate Schäuble for Speaking His Mind
The German finance minister isn’t undermining the European Central Bank by criticizing its policy.
Groisman’s Elevation Does Not Bode Well for Ukraine
Ukraine’s new prime minister is a lackey for a president who has refused to clean up its rotten political system.
There’s No Satisfying Some Euroskeptics
Those firmly in favor of a British exit from the EU see proof of a conspiracy in every setback.
Löfven Despairs at Swedes’ Gloom
The migrant crisis is overshadowing Sweden’s economic success, to the exasperation of its prime minister.
As Yatseniuk Resigns, Blame Shifts to Poroshenko
Ukraine’s president may have prevailed in a backroom fight with his premier; he now draws the people’s ire.
Podemos Referendum Last Hope of Avoiding Elections
Spain gets one more chance to avoid snap elections.