Two Parties May Be Better Than Three
The only thing worse than two-party polarization is permanent rule by the center.
Opinion
Democrats Are Losing Touch with Middle America
Voters feel the party is drifting too far to the left.
Sánchez Can No Longer Ignore Catalonia
A spying scandal shatters what little hope Catalan nationalists had of negotiating with Madrid.
Macron Is Lesser of Evils for Mélenchon Voters
Left-wing France should give the president a second chance.
American Health Care Is Understaffed, Because It Is Overregulated
The pandemic highlighted the need for more doctors and nurses.
Macron Is Wrong to Back Away from Pension Reform
French pensions are too generous. The pension system is too expensive.
Macron Is Succeeding. He Deserves a Second Term
The president promised to make France competitive and confident again, and he has.
Finlandization Is Not an Option for Ukraine
Neutrality is neither acceptable to Ukrainians nor enough for Vladimir Putin.
Catalans Bear Brunt of Spanish Judicial Activism
Spanish judges waste no opportunity to frustrate Catalan ambitions.
Germany Exports Its Energy Failures
Earthquakes in Groningen, dirty coal mines in Poland and leaky Soviet-era gas pipes in Russia.
Italy Has a Draghi-Sized Problem
No one else has his authority and stature.
Give Joe Biden a Break
He has accomplished a lot in one year.
Pandemic Underscores Need for British Health Reform
The NHS doesn’t need more money. It needs an overhaul.
EU Is Right to Label Nuclear Power Green
It’s one of the cleanest forms of electricity generation.
Expropriation Unlikely in Berlin, But So Is Cheaper Housing
The federal government ought to deregulate rents nationally.