Rutte’s Liberal Party Shifts to Center in Netherlands
On environmental policy, government spending and wages, the party is moving to the middle.
Western Europe
Why Many Germans Hope Trump Will Lose
The once-special partnership between Germany and the United States has sunk to a postwar low.
English-Language Media Blame France for Islamic Terrorism
Journalists play down the violence committed by Muslims and blame French secularism.
Statism Makes a Comeback in the United Kingdom
The dual shock of coronavirus and Brexit is giving statism a new lease on life.
Criticism of Macron’s Islam Policy Is Over the Top
The French president hasn’t ordered a “crackdown” of Muslims.
How Germany Turned Its Refugee Crisis into Success
Its “we will manage” attitude could be an example to other European countries.
Conservatives Should Look to Bavaria
The region’s Christian Democrats tried, and failed, to outflank the far right.
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.
Britain Still Thinks It Can Bluff Its Way to a Better Deal
The EU is not impressed.
What’s in France’s €100 Billion Stimulus
The big items are tax cuts, job retraining and investments in the green economy.
Pressure Mounts on Merkel to Cancel Nord Stream 2
Opposition leaders and Germany’s largest tabloid want to pull the plug on the “Putin pipeline”.
Dutch Extend COVID Aid for Businesses
Government pays half the rent and 90 percent of salaries.
Why Germany “Deserves” American Troops
They’re there to keep America, not just Germany, safe.