Poll Shows Dutch Support for Ukraine Treaty Rising
More voters favor the EU treaty with Ukraine, but a majority would still vote it down in a referendum.
Europe
Greece Rejects Creditors’ Call for Pension Cuts
Alexis Tsipras proposes to raise pension contributions rather than cut benefits.
As World Economy Slows, So Does Germany’s
German bosses worry about a slowdown in emerging markets.
Germany Softly Closes Door on Immigrants
Without publicly conceding to pressure, Angela Merkel is taking measures to slow immigration.
Bavaria Threatens Lawsuit, Deepening Split with Merkel
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s southern allies threaten to contest her immigration policy in court.
Cameron May Be Unwise to Rush EU Reforms
As soon as the referendum is over, Conservatives will start to prepare for the post-Cameron era.
Spain’s Parties Go Through Necessary Motions in Talks
The Socialists must explore a coalition they don’t like while the conservatives bide their time.
Labour Doesn’t Need More Studies to Understand Loss
The party is simply unwilling to accept that it needs to move to the middle again to regain voters’ trust.
Migrant Crisis Leads Germans to Reassess Law and Order
Immigrants from non-Western societies take advantage of a lenient German justice system.
Portuguese Leader Defends Rolling Back Austerity
The country’s Socialist Party prime minister argues that he can boost competitiveness without cuts.
Immigration, Ukraine Treaty Boost Dutch Nationalists
The Freedom Party’s rise in the polls reveals widespread dissatisfaction in the Netherlands.
Everything That’s Wrong with the “Britain in Decline” Theory
Different choices are not proof of decline and jabbering about globalization is not a strategy.
Flemish Nationalists Revive Plans for Separation
The latest push comes as the federal government is strengthening law enforcement across Belgium.
Spain’s Rajoy Declines Mandate to Form Government
The outgoing prime minister won’t even try to form a government without the support of Congress.
Weeks Left to Save Schengen, Dutch Premier Warns
Mark Rutte warns Europe is running out of time to rescue border-free travel.