Jeremy Corbyn Is Not the British Bernie Sanders
The Labour Party leader is far, far to the left of the senator from Vermont.
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Seven Lawmakers Resign from Britain’s Labour Party
Parliamentarians accuse Jeremy Corbyn of tolerating antisemitism and form their own party.
Nord Stream Climbdown Should Put Ostpolitik to Rest
Change-through-rapprochement worked in the 1970s. Vladimir Putin’s Russia is different.
Britain Is Making Brexit Impossible
At the eleventh hour, Britain has rejected a key component of Brexit. How is the EU supposed to deal with this?
After May’s Deal Defeated, Brexit at Impasse
There is no majority in Parliament for any of the alternatives.
Don’t Fear Dutchification
Multiparty democracy is stronger in the end.
Kurzism Doesn’t Travel Well
Conservatives in France and Spain have mimicked the Austrian’s lurch to the right without his success.
The Sources of Populist Rage — And What To Do About It
Reactionary populism is less a coherent policy platform than a cry for attention.
Northern Irish, Scots Would Rather Stay in EU Than UK
Majorities would rather secede from the UK than crash out of the EU without a deal.
A Futile Leadership Challenge from Brexiteers in Denial
The EU is not going to give another prime minister a better deal.
Theresa May Survives Leadership Challenge from Brexiteers
The prime minister survives a confidence vote but promises to stand down before the next election.
May Delays Brexit Vote. Britain Can Cancel Article 50
The prime minister does not have a majority for her agreement with the EU.
Germany’s Merkel Installs Favorite as Successor
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer is seen as the best candidate to defend Angela Merkel’s legacy.
Fuel Tax Is Excuse for Reactionary France to Riot
The tax increases are small. The violent reaction is really about Emmanuel Macron.
EFTA Is Not an Alternative to Theresa May’s Brexit Deal
Joining the EFTA would force Britain to accept free movement without solving the Irish border issue.