Hungary Cites Migrant Crisis for Draconian Measures
Hungary’s right-wing government proposes policies that would be more at home in a police state.
Europe
Reforms Still Likely to Thwart Valls Presidential Run
Manuel Valls’ reforms are unpopular on the left. But if they succeed, it may be François Hollande who benefits.
Why Italy Is So Slow to Reform
Bureaucrats and local officials are slow to implement the changes politicians enact in Rome.
It’s Not Racist to Worry About Immigration
Europe must not disparage those who worry that immigration is changing their societies too much.
Tsipras Rules Out Coalition with Establishment Parties
It is difficult to see how the far-left leader could stay in power without the support of centrist parties.
Andy Burnham’s Shameful Evil Tories Rhetoric
A contender for the British Labour Party’s leadership shamefully indulges in “evil Tories” stereotypes.
Nordics Back Britain’s European Reform Efforts
Finland backs Britain’s renegotiation. Sweden worries about a two-speed Europe.
Migrant Crisis Exacerbates European Culture War
Leaders won’t contain xenophobia by admitting more immigrants than their voters are ready for.
Train Attack No Reason to Return European Border Controls
Closing Europe’s borders would be an emotional overreaction to the foiled terror attack on the Thalys train.
Labour’s Biggest Rebel Wants No Rebellions
If elected leader, Jeremy Corbyn would expect Labour’s lawmakers to fall in line and back his radical agenda.
Tsipras Shirks Responsibility, to Call Early Elections
How many mandates does the Greek leader need before he will do what needs to be done?
Young Americans, British Look to Failed Economics of the Past
Jeremy Corbyn’s and Bernie Sanders’ supporters don’t remember the damage their policies did.
Mass Migration Causes Attitudes to Harden in Europe
Without a European refugee policy, the absence of border controls is unsustainable.
Netherlands to Grudgingly Accept Third Greek Bailout
The Dutch doubt Greece will honor its commitments this time.
Eastern European Member States to Request NATO Bases
A Polish proposal for permanent NATO army bases in Eastern Europe is winning support across the region.