Second Scottish Referendum Unlikely After Voters Punish SNP
The nationalists had hoped Brexit might convince more Scots to support independence. It doesn’t look like it.
Western Europe
May to Stay in Power with Support of Northern Irish Unionists
Conservatives lost their majority in the election.
What Britain’s General Election Result Means
The Conservatives will probably stay in power. Scottish independence has become less likely.
Conservatives Lose Majority in British Election
Theresa May’s gamble backfires.
Liberal Democrats Are Least Bad Option in Britain’s Election
The Conservatives and Labour are living in the past.
Both Conservatives and Labour Have Left the Center Wide Open
Somebody is bound to take advantage of that.
Trump Breathes New Life into Franco-German Partnership
The American drives France and Germany closer together.
Knives Will Come Out for May If She Loses Majority
Anything short of a victory and the Conservatives would start looking for a new leader.
Dutch Parties Name Seasoned Negotiator In Bid to Break Impasse
Parties hope elder statesman Herman Tjeenk Willink can succeed where Edith Schippers failed.
Merkel’s Call Not to Rely on America: Reckless or Prudent?
It depends on whether you think the election of Donald Trump was an aberration or not.
Reasons to Doubt Labour’s Poll Surge Will Last
Labour has gone up in the polls, but it still has a long way to go.
Trump Is Not the First American Leader to Criticize German Exports
Barack Obama also felt the Germans relied too much on selling goods to other countries.
Other Conservatives Should Be Wary of Imitating Kurz and May
Unlike most, conservative leaders in Austria and the UK can afford to appease reactionary voters.
Dutch Christian, Liberal Parties End Talks, Putting Pressure on Labor
Labor is reluctant to govern, but it could hold the key to forming a majority government.
Smart Policies, Wrong Vision from Germany’s Social Democrats
The party has a plan to help middle-income voters, but it tries to sell it as an agenda for social justice.