Rajoy’s Offer to Talk May Be Too Little, Too Late for Catalans
After years of ignoring Catalan demands, Spain’s conservative leader is finally willing to listen.
Southern Europe
Purists Hurt Left’s Chances in France, Could Do Same in Italy
Disunity on the French left is handing the election to the right. Italy’s Democrats must not make the same mistake.
The Latest Greek Drama, Explained
Haven’t paid attention to Greece lately? Here is everything you need to know.
Renzi Picks Side in Italy’s Blue-Red Culture War
Italy’s once and possibly future prime minister presents himself as the alternative to populist nationalism.
Balkans Could Fall Victim to Putin-Trump Deal
The fear is that Donald Trump will trade Kosovo for Russian cooperation in the Middle East.
Podemos Endorses Hard-Left Course of Leader Iglesias
Rather than accept the possibility of compromise, Spain’s anti-establishment movement sticks to its far-left guns.
Spanish Left Needs to Decide Between Power and Principle
Are Spain’s left-wing parties serious about getting into power?
Court Ruling Makes Early Elections More Likely in Italy
Justices clear the way for a switch back to proportional representation.
Support for Rajoy Divides Socialist Party Leaders in Spain
The left calls for a harder line against the right-wing government.
Italy’s Five Stars to Switch from Anti- to Pro-EU Bloc
Beppe Grillo leaves Nigel Farage’s Euroskeptic group.
Greece Tries to Weasel Out of Spending Commitments Again
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announces higher spending without consulting his bailout monitors.
Italy’s Renzi Plots Return to Power After Referendum Defeat
The outgoing prime minister seeks early elections in order to stop enemies in his own party from toppling him.
Support for Early Elections Grows in Italy
Angelino Alfano, head of the junior ruling party, suggests snap elections could be held in February.
Renzi Steps Down After Italy Rejects Constitutional Reforms
The prime minister resigns after voters reject his constitutional changes in a referendum.
Austrians Elect Left-Wing President, Italians Vote Renzi Out
Alexander Van der Bellen defeats the far right. Matteo Renzi resigns after losing a referendum.
