Merkel Breaks with German Tradition in Seeking EU’s Top Job
No German has ever held the presidency of the European Commission. For a reason.
Western Europe
Blunt Talk for Brexiteers
The EU is not going to compromise.
No-Deal Brexit Becomes More Likely
Conservative Party hardliners are still unwilling to accept the EU’s terms.
Theresa May Loses Pro-Brexit Ministers
Brexit Secretary David Davis and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resign.
Brexiteers Are Still in Denial About What Leaving the EU Means
The EU has made clear from the start that its four freedoms cannot be separated.
Removing American Troops from Germany Would Be a Mistake
Those 35,000 soldiers serve American, not German, interests.
Dutch Lead Resistance to Macron’s Eurozone Budget
The Netherlands has formed a coalition with like-minded nations in Northern Europe.
Macron, Merkel Agree on Eurozone Reforms
Other countries may not be eager to join.
Macron Unveils Small-Business Reforms and Privatizations
Reforms are meant to make it easier for French companies to grow and export.
Merkel Survives Yet Another Overhyped Crisis
The Bavarian right was probably never going to separate from Angela Merkel anyway.
Bavarian Right Manufactures Immigration Crisis
Here is everything you need to know about the row between Germany’s conservative parties.
Dutch Hear Pro-EU Speech from Rutte, Others Hear Ambivalence
Foreign media emphasize the Dutchman’s opposition to higher EU spending.
Germany’s Social Democrats Understand They Need to Pick Side
The party has tried to please everyone for too long.
EU Policy Recommendations for Biggest Member States
The European Commission’s advice to France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain.
British Parties Do Just Well Enough in Local Elections
Neither the Conservatives nor Labour had a breakthrough. But neither suffered decisive losses either.
