Cameron Announces EU Referendum, Party Divided
Conservatives are split on whether to leave or remain in the EU.
Europe
Belarus Caught Between EU and Russia
Belarus is torn between the positive implications of the EU lifting sanctions and the effects of Russia’s economic crisis.
Cameron Claims “Special Status” for Britain at Summit
The prime minister emerges from Brussels with a deal to keep Britain in the EU.
Israel Unfreezes Relations with EU After Labeling Row
Israel resumes talks after failing to persuade the EU to reverse its rules for products from the West Bank.
Europe’s Political Center Is Holding Just Fine
Critics assume Europe’s mainstream parties are incapable of change when they are nothing if not flexible.
Renzi Should Finish the Job He Started
Now is not the time to stop liberalizing the Italian economy. The work has barely begun.
Ukraine’s Yatseniuk Survives Confidence Vote
The prime minister wins a confidence vote but leaves Ukraine’s ruling coalition divided.
Resignation Suggests Ukraine Coalition Breaking Down
A coalition of convenience between reformers and members of Ukraine’s old guard is faltering.
Hollande Reshuffles Cabinet in Attempt to Unite Left
The French president needs a united left to make it into the second voting round of the election next year.
Why Schengen Is So Important to Europe
The passport-free zone is both an important symbol of Europe’s integration and a boon to its economy.
Portugal Makes Last-Minute Cuts to Avoid Budget Fight
Portugal avoids becoming the first country that has its budget rejected by Brussels.
Geopolitical Shifts Will Enable Cyprus’ Reunification
Controlling the Aegean Sea, and hence Cyprus, is a priority for neither Greece nor Turkey anymore.
Only Euroskeptic Fanatics Would Reject Deal
Turning down a deal because Britain had to compromise on one issue would be ludicrous.
No Good Coalition Options for Spain’s Socialists
There are no easy options for Pedro Sánchez as he starts to form Spain’s next government.
Cameron Claims “Substantial Change” in EU Membership
The British leader gets most of the changes he had asked for, including curbs to in-work benefits.