Reprimand Liberals, Don’t Repudiate Liberalism
Liberals may have been aloof. That doesn’t mean they’ve been wrong on the issues.
Western Europe
Echoes of Clinton-Trump Contest in the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ Mark Rutte is similar to Hillary Clinton, Geert Wilders to Donald Trump.
Britain to Keep EU Laws (For Now), May Announces
Theresa May is unable to deliver on the Brexit campaign’s promise of deregulation.
A (Small) Opportunity for Britain’s Liberal Democrats
Between Jeremy Corbyn and Theresa May, there is space in the center of British politics — but not much.
Gabriel’s Bet Pays Off: Party Approves Canada Trade Deal
The Social Democrat convinces his party to support an EU trade agreement with Canada.
May’s Rightward Shift Risks Alienating Liberal Voters
Theresa May mustn’t overcorrect the liberalism of her predecessor.
Post Brexit, France May Get the European Army It Always Wanted
France has long aspired to lead a defense union outside NATO.
Sturgeon’s “Listening Exercise” an Admission of Weakness
She knows there isn’t enough support for independence to call a second referendum.
Macron Still an Unlikely Contender for French Presidency
The outgoing economy minister doesn’t have a lot of support inside the ruling Socialist Party.
Gabriel Sacrifices TTIP to Save Trade Deal with Canada
The German hopes to save a treaty with Canada by pulling the plug on trade talks with America.
Owen Smith Is Useless, But Labour’s Whole Center Is to Blame
Jeremy Corbyn’s challenger is running a shambolic campaign, but where is the rest of the Labour Party?
It’s Too Early to Say If May Is Breaking with Cameron’s Legacy
One month in, the new prime minister is already supposed to have made big changes.
Parties Can’t Wait Out the Insurgency
Things will not simply return to normal the day after Jeremy Corbyn and Donald Trump are defeated.
Hardliner Sarkozy Gains Ground in Wake of Terror Attacks
The former French president’s chances of returning to power in 2017 are rising.
Why Aren’t Serious Labour Candidates Standing Up?
There are more able politicians than Owen Smith to challenge Jeremy Corbyn, but they are sitting this out.