Spain Should Seize Opportunity of More Liberal Government
The Atlantic Sentinel welcomes an alliance between Spain’s conservatives and liberals.
Europe
Hypocritical Renzi Has a Point on Nord Stream
If Germany is serious about protecting Ukraine, it can’t build a pipeline behind its back.
Merkel Wins Over Bavarians After Immigration Row
The German chancellor’s Bavarian allies are won over by her concessions on immigration.
Sarkozy’s Republicans Defeat French Nationalists in Runoffs
The former president’s strategy to keep the nationalists out of power seems to be working.
What Putin’s Apologists Get Wrong
The Russian leader is not the protector of sovereignty his Western admirers imagine him to be.
Greece to Miss Privatization Targets Once Again
Greece postpones the privatization of the port of Piraeus as it seeks to reduce its selloff targets.
Ukraine, Russia Walk Back Economic War Over Crimea
Russia resumes coal supplies after Ukraine restores electricity to the Crimean Peninsula.
Dutch Parties Agree on Tax Relief After All
Opposition parties in the Netherlands back government plans to cut taxes.
French Parties Divided in Response to Le Pen Victory
The Socialists urge their candidates to withdraw. The Republicans are not returning the favor.
National Front Now Third Force in French Politics
Marine Le Pen’s nationalist party cements its status as the third force in French politics.
Ten Years In, Conservatives Still Don’t Get Cameron
Many in his own party still see the prime minister as reactive and not as reshaping Britain.
Greece Asks EU for Help to Control Bloc’s External Border
After warnings that it might be ejected from the Schengen Area, Greece finally asks for help.
Putin’s Strategy Kills Another Black Sea Pipeline
Russia’s belligerent foreign policy claims a second Black Sea gas pipeline as its victim.
French Nationalists Could Win Three Regions
Marine Le Pen’s party is expected to break through at the regional level.
Catalan Leader Vows to Press Ahead with Secession
Artur Mas says a Constitutional Court ruling against independence will not change his plans.