Cameron Wins Hungary’s Qualified Support for Reform
The British leader is starting to overcome Central European opposition to his EU reform plans.
Europe
Immigrants Unlikely to Plug Germany’s Skills Gap
Many immigrants from the Middle East lack the skills they need to work in a rich country like Germany.
Germany, Sweden Urge Measures to Slow Immigration
The Northern Europeans are overwhelmed by asylum seekers.
Lawmakers Quit Labour Top Ranks After Corbyn Purge
Jeremy Corbyn’s removal of critics for the party’s shadow cabinet prompts others to step down.
Corbyn Neuters Critics with Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle
Britain’s Labour Party leader starts removing critics from top positions at the risk of a split.
No “False Picture”: Poland’s Illiberal Turn Is Worrying
Poland’s foreign minister says there is no reason for concern before calling leftism an illness.
Poland Seeks British NATO Commitment for EU Support
Poland would be more likely to support Britain’s EU demands if it helped bolster NATO’s defenses.
Snap Elections Loom as Catalan Far Left Rejects Deal
Pro-independence parties may have no choice but to call another election.
Catalan Far Left Splits on Joining Region’s Government
Without the far left’s support, parties that want to break away from Spain may need to call snap elections.
Liberal Poles Anxious as Right Consolidates Power
The Law and Justice party is purging opponents from state agencies and threatening critical media.
Russia Sanctions Ukraine, EU Keeps Russia Boycott in Place
Russia punishes Ukraine for signing a trade deal with the EU, which keeps its own sanctions in place.
Far-Left Separatists Back Catalonia’s Artur Mas
A small left-wing party gives the Spanish region’s pro-independence coalition a majority.
Tragedy of Europe’s Socialists Could Repeat Itself in Spain
Spain’s Socialists should take a lesson from their counterparts in Germany and the Netherlands.
Spanish Left Rules Out Keeping Rajoy in Power
Spain’s two largest left-wing parties reject another conservative-led government.
Spain’s Rajoy Wins Election But Loses Majority
Spain’s ruling conservative party wins the most seats, but loses its majority in Congress.