Hollande Calls Islamic State Attacks in Paris “Act of War”
The Islamic State claims responsibility for attacks that the French president calls “an act of war.”
Europe
Dozens Die in Paris Attacks, Hollande Declares State of Emergency
President François Hollande declares a state of emergency after dozens die in Paris.
Catalan Secessionism Could Benefit Rajoy in Election
Catalonia’s independence bid allows Mariano Rajoy to portray himself as the defender of Spanish unity.
Dutch Labor Party Leader Suspect in Intelligence Leak
Parliament is due to investigate who leaked information from a classified intelligence briefing.
Czechs, Poles Huff and Puff as British Propose Benefits Reform
But restricting access to welfare is not the main issue for Central Europeans outside the eurozone.
Is Spain About to Break Up? Geopolitics of the New Europe
As long as Catalans don’t threaten the EU or NATO, they can go ahead and secede from Spain.
Portuguese Left Forces Passos Coelho to Step Down
Portugal’s prime minister loses a confidence vote only days after presenting his government.
No, Britain Is Not Retreating from the World
David Cameron has maintained Britain as an international actor when voters are more inward-looking.
Cameron’s Europe Demands Really Are Significant
Making other leaders see that Europe can no longer move at one speed is an accomplishment.
Tougher Immigration Policies Split Germany’s Ruling Parties
“The left hand of the government doesn’t know what the right is doing anymore.”
Catalan Parties Vote to “Disconnect” from Spain
A month after the election, Catalonia’s separatists take the first step to seceding from Spain.
Brussels Gives Spain Pass on Growth, Fails It on Deficit
Spain’s economy is growing, but the government is slow to rein in deficit spending and unemployment.
Portugal’s Left Teams Up to Oust Passos Coelho
Two far-left parties agree to go into coalition with the Socialists to remove the right from office.
Time to Call Southern Eurozone States to Order
France, Italy and Spain neither deserve nor need more time to bring their deficits down.
Merkel Joins Britain’s Call for Two-Speed Europe
28 member states can no longer integrate all at the same pace.