Happy Germans Vote for the Center, Others Drawn to Extremes
Other Europeans have yet to feel the economic recovery.
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Democrats, Republicans Split on Diversity and Immigration
More than three-quarters of Democrats, but less than one-third of Republicans, are comfortable with diversity.
Negotiations for Labor Reform in Netherlands Break Down
Employers and trade unions fail to reach an agreement.
American Views on Immigration Are Still Very Liberal
Most Americans support immigration and oppose deporting those who were brought to the country illegally as children.
Macron, Unperturbed by Falling Popularity, Pushes Labor Reforms
The president expects his approval rating to recover once liberalizations bear fruit.
Trump’s “Unpredictability” Looks More Like Chaos
The president doesn’t believe in predictability, but his chaos is making the world a dangerous place.
Trump, Who Accused Spies of Fabricating Evidence, Pressures Spies to Fabricate Evidence
The president blamed the intelligence community for the war in Iraq but expects them to do the same for Iran.
Macron Wins Central European Support for Posted-Workers Reform
The Frenchman argues rules must change to make Europeans feel the EU works for them.
After Caliphate’s Fall, A Spending Challenge
Once the Islamic State is defeated, governments will face the challenge of rebuilding.
Spain Promises Not to Hold Brexit Hostage to Gibraltar
Spain could have used Brexit to bargain for a new settlement for Gibraltar but vows not to.
Kushner Had “Hardly Any” Contacts with Russians
Except for these.
Poland’s Ruling Nationalist Party Steps Up Assault on Judiciary
Law and Justice pushes through more changes to the court system that give power to the government.
Europe, Japan Send “Strong Signal” with Trade Deal
The pact comes at a time when America is turning its back on the world.
Scotland Delays Independence Plans in Wake of Election Defeat
The ruling National Party thought Brexit had made Scots hungry for independence. They were wrong.
Dutch Liberal, Christian Parties Start Talks to Form Government
The hope is that the four parties can take office before the next fiscal year starts.