British Lawmakers Back Strikes Against Islamists
David Cameron wins support for military action — and splits the opposition Labour Party.
Europe
Greece Threatened with Schengen Expulsion
Other European nations complain that Greece is dragging its feet in controlling the border.
NATO to Invite Montenegro, Russia Dismayed
Russia warns that it would consider its Cold War rival’s expansion in the Balkans as a provocation.
Danes Set to Keep Opt-Out from European Justice Policy
The migrant crisis and terror attacks in Paris have made the Danes even less pro-EU.
Corbyn Relents, to Allow Free Vote on Syria Airstrikes
The British Labour leader recognizes that he cannot get his whole party to vote against bombing.
Spanish Parties in Three-Way Tie for Election
Conservative, liberal and socialist parties are vying for first place in Spain’s general election.
Poland’s Law and Justice Party Up to Its Old Tricks
The conservatives try to remove justices who were appointed by their political opponents.
Eastern Europeans Argue Against Nord Stream
Former Russian client states argue that extending the Baltic Sea pipeline would hurt Ukraine.
Labour Members Rebel Against Pacifist Leader
Few lawmakers share Jeremy Corbyn’s resistance to airstrikes against the self-declared Islamic State.
Belgium Lowers Terror Threat, Keeps Soldiers in Streets
The threat is no longer “very close,” but Belgium stays on guard against a terrorist attack.
Ukraine’s Poroshenko Urges Dutch to Support EU Treaty
The Ukrainian president says Dutch Euroskeptics are playing into Russia’s hands.
Leaders Recognize Migration to Europe Must Be Slowed
Europe’s passport-free Schengen Area could be at risk if members fail to control the influx of people.
Sarkozy Launches Risky Attack on Multicultural Society
The former president may not succeed in outflanking the far right.
Germany Deploys Frigate, Jets to Fight Islamic State
Germany sends a frigate and military planes to help its allies fight the Islamic State in Syria.
Britain Cannot “Outsource” War: Cameron
Britain’s prime minister makes his case for airstrikes against the fanatical Islamist group.