Progress in German Coalition Talks, But Four Sticking Points
The parties still disagree about coal power, Europe and immigration.
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Catalan Socialists Choose Opposition Over Deal with Separatists
Miquel Iceta condemns his party to four more years in opposition by refusing deals with both separatists and unionists.
EU Countries Deepen Military Cooperation Outside NATO
Countries agree to raise defense spending and pool procurement.
Pressure Builds on May As Brexit Hardliners Close Ranks
More and more Conservatives want Theresa May gone.
Trump Accepts Putin’s Denials of Election Interference
The president takes the Russian’s word for it. “I can’t stand there and argue with him.”
Trump’s Gutting of the Foreign Service Alarms Diplomats
Diplomats warn that American leadership is unthinkable without a strong Foreign Service. Trump disagrees.
German Free Democrats, Greens Drop Red Lines
The liberals accept smaller tax cuts. The Greens soften their climate goals.
Belgians Criticize Persecution of Catalan Leaders
Belgians from across the political spectrum wonder if Spain has no alternative to locking up its separatists.
Support for Catalan Independence Up, But Most Favor Compromise
More Catalans want to break away from Spain, but a majority would still be satisfied with autonomy.
Former Trump Campaign Officials Arrested in Russia Probe
Paul Manafort is accused of conspiracy against the United States. George Papadopoulos has admitted to lying to the FBI.
Salvini Would Pick Populists Over Center-Left for Coalition
The leader of Italy’s Northern League would prefer a government with the Five Star Movement.
Independence Tests Catalonia’s Ruling Coalition
Left-wing separatists are determined to secede from Spain, but the center-right is divided.
Suspension of Catalan Home Rule Divides Spain’s Socialists
Party members in the region criticize the national leadership for supporting Mariano Rajoy.
Without Brexit Deal, United Kingdom Would Be Thrown into Chaos
Brexiteers who believe leaving the EU without a deal would not be the end of the world should think again.
Spain to Suspend Catalan Home Rule After Independence Vote
The unprecedented step follows an independence referendum in the region Spain considered illegal.