EU Referendum Will Not Make or Break Britain
Loud voices on both sides of Britain’s EU membership debate are overstating their case.
Europe
Far Left Rejects Socialist-Led Government in Spain
An intransigent far left votes down a proposed coalition government of center-left parties.
Russia Weaponizes Syrian Refugees: NATO
Russia is worsening the refugee crisis out of Syria in order to break Europe’s political will.
Why Rich, Equal Countries Are More Polarized
Democracies with low income inequality become more polarized. How?
European Integration Is Not Either-Or
There are options between the extremes of ever-closer union and disintegration.
No Contradiction in Denmark
The Danes show that liberal values and opposition to mass immigration can go hand in hand.
Labor Reforms Divide France’s Ruling Socialists
President François Hollande risks splitting his party by resuming efforts to shake up a sclerotic labor market.
EU Negotiation Influenced Most British Conservatives
Most lawmakers were persuaded by David Cameron’s reforms.
Austria, Balkan States Agree to Curb Immigration
Austria and Balkan nations take action to reduce the flow of people, to the dismay of Germany and Greece.
Comrades in Arms
Russia’s intervention in Syria is helping nationalist leaders in Europe by making the refugee crisis worse.
Spanish Pact Combines Worst of Both Worlds
The Socialists get labor reform. The liberals block a referendum on Catalan independence.
Agile Sánchez Seen Putting Together Coalition in Spain
The Socialist Party leader is outmaneuvering both his far-left rivals and the man he hopes to succeed.
Voters Care Less About Boris Johnson Than the Press
Britons are unlikely to rush to the European Union’s exit now that the mayor of London has made up his mind.
Greece Continues to Drive Businesses Away
By raising taxes on companies time and again, Greece is driving them into bankruptcy or abroad.
EU Referendum Divides Britain Along Blue-Red Lines
Europe’s culture war will manifest itself in Britain’s EU referendum campaign.