Rajoy Takes Lead as Spain’s Protest Parties Wither
Spain’s ruling party seems to be winning back support now that the economy is improving.
Southern Europe
Support for Catalan Separatists Falls Ahead of Decisive Election
As separation from Spain becomes more likely, Catalans think twice about the risks.
Italy Joins Call for Deeper Political Integration in Eurozone
The sort of political union Italy seeks in the eurozone is closer to France’s vision than Germany’s.
Greek Parliament to Approve Bailout, Ruling Party Split
Greek lawmakers approve measures demanded in return for financial aid, but many leftwingers rebel.
Tax Cuts Could See Renzi Clash with Commission
Europe would have to overlook Italy’s budget transgressions, once again, if it cuts €35 billion in taxes.
Lenders Want to See Reforms Before Aiding Greece
Finance ministers want to see reforms in Greece before they will consider another bailout.
Tsipras Seems to Give In, Greece’s Creditors Skeptical
Greece submits reform proposals that are largely similar to the ones it rejected only a week ago.
Time to Let Greece Go: It Doesn’t Belong in the Euro
Greece is culturally and economically too backward to share a currency with the rest of Europe.
Greece Has United Europe Against It — Except France
No one but François Hollande still sympathizes with the Greeks. But what can he do?
Plan? What Plan? Greece Shows Up Without Proposals
European leaders start to wonder if Greece actually wants to stay in the eurozone anymore.
The West Must Not Lose Greece the Way It Lost Russia
Failing to help Greece would delegitimize European liberal democracy.
Euroskeptics Sympathetic as Greeks Vote Down Austerity
Euroskeptics see the Greek “no” as a vindication of their long-held doubts about the euro.
Another Bailout Now “Barely Conceivable”: Germany
The outcome of the Greek referendum makes another round of financial support almost impossible.
Referendum “No” Vote Leaves Greece’s Future in Doubt
Greeks throw doubt on their future in the euro by overwhelmingly voting “no” in a referendum.
Greeks Split on Euro Future, Leaders Defiant
Greeks are divided on a referendum that could determine their future in the European currency.