Spain’s Rajoy Forced Out, Sánchez Elected Prime Minister
The Socialist Party leader becomes prime minister after Mariano Rajoy loses the support of Congress.
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Italy in Crisis After President Blocks Anti-EU Government
Carlo Cottarelli is asked to lead a technocratic government until new elections can be held.
No Party or Coalition Wins Majority in Italy
Populist Five Star Movement and League gain at the expense of mainstream parties.
German Parties Finalize Centrist Coalition Agreement
Christian Democrats and Social Democrats finalize a deal that keeps Angela Merkel in power.
Separatists Defend Majority in Catalan Election
But the independence crisis has split Catalonia down the middle.
Center-Right Parties Form Government in Netherlands
Christian and liberal parties announce a deal seven months after parliamentary elections.
Independence Crisis in Catalonia
Spain revokes Catalonia’s self-government in the wake of a controversial independence referendum.
Catalans Vote for Independence in Controversial Referendum
Analysis and opinion about the controversial independence vote in Catalonia.
Merkel Wins Reelection But Will Need More Parties to Govern
The Christian Democrats would need the support of the liberals and Greens.
Catalans Determined to Vote in Referendum Declared Illegal
Spain considers an independence referendum illegal, but Catalans are determined to vote anyway.
May to Stay in Power with Support of Northern Irish Unionists
Conservatives lost their majority in the election.
Conservatives Lose Majority in British Election
Theresa May’s gamble backfires.
Four-Party Talks to Form Dutch Government Collapse
Negotiations to form a government with the Greens break down.
Emmanuel Macron Wins Election in France
The centrist former economy minister defeats the far right’s Marine Le Pen.
France Eyes Macron-Le Pen Runoff After First Voting Round
Analysis and commentary about the first presidential voting round in France.