Italy’s Budget Standoff with the European Commission, Explained
The commission can’t force Italy to change its spending plan, but its objections do matter.
Boehner Did More for Fiscal Conservatism Than Ryan
The former House speaker was reviled by conservatives, but he did more to control spending.
Republicans Are Making It Harder to Vote Across America
Tightening voting rules makes it possible for Republicans to stay in power with only minority support.
Takeaways from the Bavaria State Election
It’s not all about Angela Merkel.
Spain’s Sánchez Seals Spending Deal with Far Left
The budget deal could keep the Socialist in power for another year.
Northern Ireland’s Unionists Threaten to Rebel Over Brexit
Unionists don’t want any separation from the UK. That may require a hard border in Ulster.
The Remarkable Thing About Europe Is Not That It Has Problems
It’s that it has been able to muddle through in spite of them.
Trying to Turn Republicans into Liberals Is Now Hopeless
Republicans have surrendered to Donald Trump and his philosophy. Classical liberals should work with the Democrats.
Torra Gives Spain Ultimatum. His Position Is Weak
The Catalan leader doesn’t have the unequivocal support of his base.
Modest Gains for Trump in NAFTA Renegotiation
Canada opens up its dairy market. Mexico agrees to less favorable rules for cars.
Don’t Panic About Macron’s Falling Popularity
The president is changing France, and fast. No wonder he is making enemies.
Kavanaugh Nomination Erodes Supreme Court’s Legitimacy
If Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed, it could destroy what remains of the Supreme Court’s legitimacy.
Rome on Collision Course with European Allies, Financial Markets
The government’s spending plan would see Italy’s debt and deficit rise rather than fall.
Christian Democratic Lawmakers Rebel Against Merkel
Parliamentarians oust the chancellor’s ally as their group leader.
Why Republicans Are In a Hurry to Put Kavanaugh on Supreme Court
This may be their last chance to defend the conservative majority on the Supreme Court.