Poland’s Opposition to Multispeed Europe Is Ill-Considered
Jarosław Kaczyński previously resisted a one-size-fits-all approach to European integration and rightly so.
Brexiteers Keep Lowering Expectations
From no interruption of trade to a “not apocalyptic” change, the United Kingdom has come a long way.
Hamon, Macron Face Putin Apologists in French Debate
Three of the five top contenders for the French presidency make excuses for Vladimir Putin.
Dilemma for Dutch Social Democrats After Historic Defeat
Should Labor attempt to lure back working-class voters or side with the socially progressive middle class?
Election Reveals Educational Divide in Netherlands
Most liberal Democrats and Greens have university degrees. Few Freedom and Socialist Party voters do.
Dutch Health Minister Asked to Lead Coalition Talks
The liberal party’s outgoing health minister will lead the first coalition talks in the Netherlands.
What Happens Next in the Netherlands?
Expect months of talks to form a government. For only the second time, the king will not be involved.
Center-Right Parties Expected to Form Government in Netherlands
Mark Rutte is likely to form a coalition with parties in the center.
Dutch Mainstream Defeats Populist Geert Wilders
Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s liberal party remains the largest. Geert Wilders underperforms.
The Global History of the Alt-Right
The War on Terror, a crisis of neoliberalism and the resurgence of Russia have revived the far right.
Optimist Rutte Asks Dutch to Reject Rival’s Pessimism
The liberal incumbent has framed the election as a choice between optimism and pessimism.
Four Parties Vie for First Place in Dutch Election
Mark Rutte’s liberals are ahead in the polls, but three rivals are not far behind.
Erdoğan Huffs and Puffs, But Balks at Sanctions Against Dutch
The Turkish leader makes a lot of noise, but has not followed up on his threat of economic sanctions.
Rutte Cautions Against Populist “Experiment” in Netherlands
The liberal prime minister rules out a pact with his Freedom Party rival, Geert Wilders.
Scotland Calls for Second Referendum: Why and Why Now?
Scottish independence is not about the economy.