Battles and Breaks
The West needs to provide stronger incentives for the creation of strong institutions in Russia’s neighborhood.
Europe
Merkel Mends Ties with Bavarian Ally on Immigration
The German chancellor walks back her open-doors policy.
Europe’s Future Doesn’t Hinge on Angela Merkel
Sixty years of European integration won’t come undone the day Angela Merkel leaves office.
Austria to Erect Fence on Border, Germany Critical
Europe’s migrant crisis is raising tension between the two German-speaking countries.
Spain’s Rajoy Bets on Growing Economy, Calls Elections
The Spanish leader hopes an improving economy will give his party a fighting chance in the election.
Ethnic Serbs Undermine Bosnia Power Sharing
In seeking further autonomy, the Serbs in Bosnia could violate the Dayton Agreement.
Osborne Vows to “Lessen” Impact of Tax Credit Cuts
Britain’s chancellor takes a step back after seeing his legislation defeated in the House of Lords.
Lords Force Cameron, Osborne to Delay Tax Credit Cuts
In an unusual demonstration of its power, Britain’s unelected upper chamber delays cuts in tax credits.
Tax Credits Debate Could Spark British Constitutional Crisis
The ruling Conservatives accuse opposition parties of abusing their majority in the House of Lords.
Polish Conservative Win Boon to Britain’s Cameron
Like the British, Poland’s conservatives are Euroskeptic. But there are some disagreements.
Conservative Party Returns to Power in Poland
Many Poles felt they weren’t sharing in the prosperity delivered by the ruling liberal party.
Criticism of British Relations with China Overblown
If the United Kingdom is subordinating its principles to commercial gain, that is hardly unusual.
Poland Could Become More Difficult for Rest of Europe
A victory for the right-wing Law and Justice party would give policymakers in Berlin and Brussels headaches.
Portugal’s Passos Coelho Receives Mandate to Form Government
But he doesn’t have a majority.
Renzi Welcomes Budget Fight with Commission
The Italian prime minister challenges Brussels to reject his spending plan.