First Things First: Vote the Authoritarians Out
Opposition parties in Hungary and Israel can learn from Democrats in the United States.
There’s Only So Much Race Can Tell Us
Let’s focus less on demographics and more on political issues.
Trump’s Desperation and Republicans’ Shame
The president’s attempts to cling to power are doomed to fail. Republicans support them anyway.
Catalan Separatist Parties Go Separate Ways
One seeks confrontation with Madrid, the other dialogue with the government.
Britain Still Won’t Accept Tradeoff at Heart of Brexit
If it wants free trade with the EU, it must abide by its rules.
Dutch Christian Democrats Can’t Expect White Knight
Wopke Hoekstra is back in the picture, but even he might not defeat Mark Rutte.
American Criticism of Macron Becomes Hysterical
Journalists who don’t know France accuse its president of “flirting with authoritarianism.”
EU “Government Shutdown” Looms
If Hungary and Poland maintain their veto, the EU could be without a proper budget.
Don’t Count on Republicans to Suddenly See the Light
Why should they be more compromising under Joe Biden than they were under Barack Obama?
Consensus Among Major Dutch Political Parties
The parties broadly agree on deficit spending, environmental policy, labor law and taxes.
Aruba, Curaçao Agree to Terms of Dutch Coronavirus Aid
Sint Maarten has yet to meet the conditions.
EU Must Hold Firm in Rule-of-Law Dispute with Hungary, Poland
The majority of Hungarians and Poles agree.
Sánchez Does Budget Deal with Left-Wing, Separatist Allies
The same parties voted him into office.
Democratic Recriminations Argue for Switch to Multiparty System
Socialists and center-left liberals shouldn’t be in the same political party.
Dutch Far-Right Forum for Democracy Implodes
Thierry Baudet steps down as leader after yet more revelations of extremism.