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Theresa May

Theresa May Loses Pro-Brexit Ministers

Brexit Secretary David Davis and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resign.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJuly 9, 2018November 25, 2021
Pablo Iglesias Pedro Sánchez

Spain’s Rajoy Forced Out, Sánchez Elected Prime Minister

The Socialist Party leader becomes prime minister after Mariano Rajoy loses the support of Congress.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 31, 2018November 18, 2021
Saint Peter's Basilica Rome Italy

Italy in Crisis After President Blocks Anti-EU Government

Carlo Cottarelli is asked to lead a technocratic government until new elections can be held.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelMay 27, 2018November 24, 2021
Matteo Renzi

No Party or Coalition Wins Majority in Italy

Populist Five Star Movement and League gain at the expense of mainstream parties.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelMarch 4, 2018December 7, 2021
Angela Merkel

German Parties Finalize Centrist Coalition Agreement

Christian Democrats and Social Democrats finalize a deal that keeps Angela Merkel in power.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelFebruary 7, 2018November 13, 2021
Plaça de Sant Jaume Barcelona Spain

Separatists Defend Majority in Catalan Election

But the independence crisis has split Catalonia down the middle.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelDecember 21, 2017November 17, 2022
The Hague Netherlands

Center-Right Parties Form Government in Netherlands

Christian and liberal parties announce a deal seven months after parliamentary elections.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 9, 2017November 15, 2021
Plaça de Catalunya Barcelona Spain

Independence Crisis in Catalonia

Spain revokes Catalonia’s self-government in the wake of a controversial independence referendum.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelOctober 3, 2017November 30, 2021
Sagrada Família Barcelona Spain

Catalans Vote for Independence in Controversial Referendum

Analysis and opinion about the controversial independence vote in Catalonia.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelOctober 1, 2017November 30, 2021
Angela Merkel

Merkel Wins Reelection But Will Need More Parties to Govern

The Christian Democrats would need the support of the liberals and Greens.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelSeptember 24, 2017November 17, 2022
Barcelona flag

Catalans Determined to Vote in Referendum Declared Illegal

Spain considers an independence referendum illegal, but Catalans are determined to vote anyway.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 9, 2017October 28, 2021
Theresa May James Mattis

May to Stay in Power with Support of Northern Irish Unionists

Conservatives lost their majority in the election.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJune 9, 2017November 28, 2021
Theresa May

Conservatives Lose Majority in British Election

Theresa May’s gamble backfires.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJune 8, 2017December 8, 2021
Mark Rutte

Four-Party Talks to Form Dutch Government Collapse

Negotiations to form a government with the Greens break down.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 15, 2017December 1, 2021
Emmanuel Macron

Emmanuel Macron Wins Election in France

The centrist former economy minister defeats the far right’s Marine Le Pen.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelMay 7, 2017November 13, 2022

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