Merkel’s Party Doesn’t Need More Ideology
German voters prize the Christian Democrats for their competence, not their beliefs.
Dutch Government Falls Over Child Benefits Scandal
Authorities falsely accused thousands of parents of fraud.
Biden Plans $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Rescue Program
Money would go to hiring health workers, raising unemployment benefits and supporting states.
German Christian Democrats to Elect Merkel’s Successor
The next party leader would be the presumptive chancellor candidate for the September election.
Renzi Picks the Wrong Fight — Again
The Italian has a tendency to ruin good causes by making them all about himself.
Is the Republican Dam Breaking?
After the attack on the Capitol, Republicans and Republican allies turn against Donald Trump.
Cabinet Coup Would Give Trump His Own Dolchstoßlegende
Don’t use the Twenty-fifth Amendment to remove Trump. Impeach him again.
This Is a Putsch
Donald Trump’s supporters are trying to prevent a peaceful transfer of power.
Trump Supporters Storm Capitol During Readout of Election Results
President encouraged riot: “We will never concede.”
Be Careful About Bringing Back Big Government
More government is not the solution to every problem.
What Biden Should Prioritize in His First Term
Beyond COVID, the Democrat’s priority must be revitalizing the American Dream.
Gibraltar Brexit Deal is Victory for Spain
To keep its border with Spain open, Gibraltar accepts a Spanish role in guarding its ports.
Söder 2021: Germany’s Christian Democrats Should Consider Bavarian
The Bavarian may be a better chancellor candidate than the three men vying for Angela Merkel’s job.
What to Make of the EU-UK Trade Agreement
The highlights, analysis and the one thing that’s left: Gibraltar.
Top Stories of 2020
Trump’s madness, Biden’s plans, Lukashenko under pressure and statism’s return in the UK.