Russia’s Gazprom Says Will End Gas Transits Through Ukraine
The Russian energy conglomerate urges its European customers to link up with a new Turkish pipeline.
Finland’s Stubb Rules Out Greek Debt Reduction
The Finnish prime minister says a “resounding no” to forgiving Greek loans from other eurozone countries.
Catalonia to Call Election as Proxy for Independence
Catalan independence leaders promise to interpret an election victory as a vote to leave Spain.
European Right is Allowing Putin’s Friends to Monopolize Anti-Islamism
By refusing to confront the problems of Islam, European leaders allow pro-Russian nationalism to flourish.
Romney Could Split Party Establishment If He Ran Again
If they both ran, Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney could split the relatively moderate conservative vote.
Going into Election, Greece on Collision Course with Germany
The Germans are running out of patience, but most Greeks don’t believe their threats.
Britain’s Miliband Proposes More State Interventionism
The Labour Party leader calls for energy price cuts and higher taxes on the rich.
Suspects in Paris Attack Killed After Two-Day Manhunt
The suspects in the attack on the Charlie Hebdo newspaper are killed in a shootout with French police.
Gunmen Kill Twelve at French Magazine Lampooning Islam
Twelve people, including two police officers, are murdered.
Labour Party to South England: “Drop Dead”
Labour proposes to pay for extra nurses in Scotland by raising taxes on homes in South England.
Right-Wing Politics Divide German Euroskeptics
A personal power struggle in Germany’s Euroskeptic party reveals ideological confusion.
America Declares End of Afghanistan War
The end of American combat operations does not mean the end of combat in Afghanistan.
Greek Euro Exit “Almost Inevitable” If Left Wins Election
Germany believes a Greek withdrawal from the European currency union could be managed.
Central European Idea Still Has Merit
It would be pessimistic to see the idea of Central Europe failing altogether, but it is under threat.
Escalating Conflict Hits Libya’s Oil Exports
Fighting between factions in the east and west of Libya threatens the country’s economic lifeline.