Scottish Leader Could Be Kingmaker in Westminster
Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond could hold the balance of power after next year’s election.
Britain to Set Up Permanent Middle East Base Again
Britain sets up a military base in Bahrain, its first permanent presence in the Middle East in forty years.
Why the Dutch Can’t Let Go of Black Pete
The Dutch draw a line in the sand against the erosion of their national culture.
Improving Russian-Turkish Relations a Threat to the West
Turkey can check Russian ambitions in the Black Sea or allow it to dominate the Caucasus.
Slow to Reform, Greece Needs Bailout Extension
European and IMF officials are unconvinced Greece is ready to return to market financing.
Israel’s Netanyahu Could Emerge Stronger from Early Elections
Few of the prime minister’s rivals have a credible path toward denying him a fourth term.
Löfven Calls Snap Elections After Budget Defeated
The Social Democrat must call early elections or carry out the opposition’s spending plan.
British Budget Seen as Conservative Election Statement
George Osborne boasts of high growth and tax cuts, but the deficit remains high.
Catalan Separatists Share Goal But Wary of Collaborating
Catalonia’s second largest party refuses to contest the next election on a single electoral list.
Sweden Budget Talks Fail, Early Elections Likely
Conservative and liberal opposition parties refuse to support the left-wing government’s spending plans.
Swedish Nationalists Block Löfven’s Budget Bill
Without a majority for his spending plan, Stefan Löfven could be forced to resign.
Italy’s North-South Divide Worsening
Southern cities are falling behind in terms of economic development and governance.
Russia Cancels South Stream Citing European Opposition
The pipeline’s cancellation is hardly an economic loss for Russia. It was always a political project.
Pro-Europe Parties Lose Support in Moldova, Maintain Majority
Preliminary results show increased support for the opposition Communists and Socialists.
With Mubarak Acquitted, Egypt’s Arab Spring Is Over
The former strongman’s acquittal shows Egypt has turned back to the clock.
