Italian Regional Elections: Results and Takeaways
The right flipped only one region. The populist Five Star Movement is a spent force.
Stakes in Supreme Court Nominations Are Too High
The death of one Supreme Court justice shouldn’t plunge the whole country into crisis.
Italian Regional Elections Guide
Seven regions hold elections, including the left-wing stronghold Tuscany.
Trump Deserves Praise for Ending the Palestinian Veto
Palestinian leaders have for decades held Arab-Israeli relations hostage. No more.
Conservatives Should Look to Bavaria
The region’s Christian Democrats tried, and failed, to outflank the far right.
Catalonia and Spain Are Reaching the Breaking Point
Spain is unwilling to give Catalonia more self-government. Separatists are determined to break away.
Dutch King Announces Borrowing, Investments to Weather COVID-19
Unlike during the last economic crisis, the Dutch government is not cutting spending.
Johnson Puts British Diplomacy, Internal Relations at Risk
The prime minister proposes to renege on Britain’s withdrawal agreement with the EU.
Dutch Parties Take Risk Attacking Liberalism
It’s a way to attack a popular prime minister without mentioning him, but it could backfire.
Spain Proposes Schengen Membership for Gibraltar
Some 15,000 Spanish residents cross the border to work in Gibraltar every day.
Why Europe Needs Its Own Army
A joint defense force would give Europeans independence from the United States.
Media Bubbles Have Replaced the Blogosphere
Bloggers from across the political spectrum used to debate each other.
Sánchez Needs to Remember Who His Friends Are
The Spanish prime minister is trying too hard to make a deal with his rivals.
Dutch Caribbean Islands on the Brink
Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten will run out of money in weeks.
Britain Still Thinks It Can Bluff Its Way to a Better Deal
The EU is not impressed.