EU Sees Five Possible Futures. Which Is Best and Which Is Likely?
The European Commission’s scenarios range from muddling through to something resembling a federal Europe.
Fillon Refuses to Drop Out, Hurting the Right’s Chances in France
By staying in with his integrity damaged, François Fillon makes a right-wing victory less likely.
Why Ontario Plays Such a Central Role in Canadian Politics
The province is not only Canada’s most populous; it has an ability to swing elections between Quebec and the west.
By-Elections Vindicate May, Give Little Comfort to Corbyn
One-nation conservatism is vindicated in Copeland while Labour’s defeat there bolsters Jeremy Corbyn’s critics.
It’s Getting Harder to Dismiss This as Incompetence
Donald Trump’s aides are suppressing critical reports and asking for investigations into ties with Russia to be kept quiet.
Left-Wing Purists Split in Italy, Raise Risk of Five Star Victory
By breaking away from their party, rebel Democrats risk splitting the left-wing vote in the Five Star Movement’s favor.
Parties Take Sides in Netherlands’ Culture War
The political divide is shifting away from left versus right.
Dutch Greens Fail to Tempt Labor into Rejecting Rutte’s Liberals
The Labor Party refuses to rule out a collaboration with the right. The Greens may regret demanding such a pledge.
France Must Reform in Order to Prove Itself: Macron
France can’t expect Germany to support more spending if it doesn’t reform.
Dutch Feel Labor Market Liberalization Has Gone Too Far
Even business-friendly liberal parties want more security for workers.
The Future of the Middle East is Turkey, Iran and Islamic Socialism
Turkey and Iran are the region’s natural hegemons. Islam and socialism provide the necessary social glue.
Bayrou Throws Support Behind Fellow Centrist in France
If centrist voters switch to Emmanuel Macron, he would almost certainly qualify for the runoff.
Rajoy’s Offer to Talk May Be Too Little, Too Late for Catalans
After years of ignoring Catalan demands, Spain’s conservative leader is finally willing to listen.
It’s Not You, It’s Us: Germans Ready to Let Merkel Go
Germans approve of Angela Merkel’s job performance, but they are ready for someone else.
Purists Hurt Left’s Chances in France, Could Do Same in Italy
Disunity on the French left is handing the election to the right. Italy’s Democrats must not make the same mistake.