Brexiteers Disparage Good Friday Agreement, Berlusconi Hints at Tajani Premiership
Brexiteers dismiss concerns about Northern Ireland. European Parliament chief Antonio Tajani could be Italy’s next prime minister.
Western Europe
Dutch Hope for Smooth Brexit, Russians Have Little Faith in Trump
The Dutch lobby both sides. Russians suspect Donald Trump will throw them under the bus.
New Political Party in Britain, Room for Party in Germany
Anti-Brexiteers start a new political party. In Germany, there is room for a new party on the left.
Trump Lashes Out, Merkel Looks for Successor
Angela Merkel believes Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer will defend her legacy.
Trump Rejects Immigration Compromise, Mueller Indicts Russians
Trump blocks an immigration deal. Mueller indicts thirteen Russians who interfered in the 2016 election.
Corbyn’s Spy Career, Catalan Language War
Jeremy Corbyn met with Czech agents during the Cold War. Spain restarts the Catalan language war.
EU Defense Union Worries Americans, Social Democrats Rally the Troops
American officials caution against weakening NATO. Germany’s Social Democrats rally support for another grand coalition.
Ruud Lubbers Played Small Role in East-West Nuclear Diplomacy
The former Dutch prime minister told me how a meeting with Rajiv Gandhi led to a reassurance from Mikhail Gorbachev.
Avoidable Resignations in DC, An Unavoidable Resignation in Germany
A better president wouldn’t have hired two wife beaters. Martin Schulz had to go.
Brexiteers Without a Plan, Republican Big Spenders
Businesses demand clarity on Brexit. Republicans explode the deficit.
Unconvinced Germans and Unconservative Republicans
Republicans in the United States have forgotten the meaning of conservatism.
Nobody Is Happy in Germany, League Calls for Italian Euro Exit
Angela Merkel is criticized. Matteo Salvini ramps up his anti-euro rhetoric.
Germany’s Social Democrats Trade Credibility for Power
Martin Schulz promised not to form another grand coalition. Now he is joining one.
Merkel Pays High Price, Dutch Intervene in Caribbean
Social Democrats will have six ministries in the new German government.
German Parties Finalize Centrist Coalition Agreement
Christian Democrats and Social Democrats finalize a deal that keeps Angela Merkel in power.
