French Unions Put Their Own Interests Ahead of Workers’
Trade unions are hurting workers in a bid to protect their privileges.
Western Europe
Price of Brexit May Be United Kingdom Itself
Will voters in Northern Ireland and Scotland prefer the EU to a Conservative-ruled England?
Nord Stream Sanctions Are No Way to Treat European Allies
The United States should help Europe become less dependent on Russian gas.
Rutte Finds Center-Right Majority in Upper Chamber
The Dutch prime minister no longer has to rely on left-wing opposition parties.
Second Scottish Referendum Should Wait
Scots cannot make an informed decision until the UK has negotiated its post-Brexit relationship with the EU.
Election Shows Britain Needs Electoral Reform
1.2 percentage points made the difference between a Conservative minority and a comfortable majority.
British Post-Election Analysis and Opinion Blog
Boris Johnson promises a “people’s government”. Jeremy Corbyn will resign.
What Went Wrong for Britain’s Liberal Democrats?
The Liberal Democrats split the anti-Brexit vote with Labour, allowing the Conservatives to prevail.
Conservatives Learned the Lesson of the 2017 Election
Boris Johnson focused on “getting Brexit done” and won.
Conservative Landslide in British Election
A triumph for Boris Johnson and the worst result for Labour since 1935.
Conservatives Projected to Win Majority in British Election
Boris Johnson’s simple promise to “get Brexit done” is resonating with voters.
Liberal Democrats Are Least Bad Option in British Election
Both the Conservatives and Labour have vacated the center. Vote for the party in the middle.
Britain’s Health Care Debate Is Broken
Labour treats every reform as a step toward privatization and the Conservatives never push back.
Germany’s Social Democrats Elect Left-Wing Leaders
The party finally makes a choice, but it does so with two little-known new leaders.
Macron the Secret Islamophobe
Some detect bigotry behind the liberal facade.