Singapore-on-Thames Is Unlikely
Britain won’t become a tax haven.
Western Europe
Britain Is Once Again the Sick Man of Europe
It needs radical changes in health and elderly care, the economy and its constitution.
Can Olaf Scholz Make Germany’s SPD Great Again?
That may depend on what the Christian Democrats do after Merkel.
Pulling American Troops Out of Germany Is Another Gift to Putin
Trump punishes Germany and gives Russia another win.
What Rutte Wants
Why the Dutch prime minister is fighting a €750 billion coronavirus recovery fund.
De Jonge Narrowly Wins Leadership of Dutch Christian Democrats
The health minister wins 258 more votes than his opponent.
Dutch Backbencher Mounts Strong Challenge to Presumptive Party Leader
Pieter Omtzigt is giving establishment favorite Hugo de Jonge a run for his money.
Should Scotland Become Independent?
The economics still argue against it.
Dutch Parties Try to Emerge from Rutte’s Shadow
The prime minister has never been more popular.
Britain’s Demands in EU Trade Talks Are Not Unreasonable
But they are unrealistic.
Europeans Trust Incumbents in Pandemic
Most leaders have seen their approval ratings go up.
Left-Wing Criticism of Macron Isn’t Grounded in Reality
The alleged neoliberal really has governed as a centrist.
British Rediscover Normalcy in Abnormal Times
Bitter divisions over Brexit have been set aside.
Dutch Opposition to Eurobonds Is Not Unreasonable
The Netherlands is prepared to help crisis-struck countries in many other ways.
Starmer Wins Labour Leadership Election
Corbyn’s favorite places a distant second.