Germany’s Gabriel Pours Cold Water on Trade Deal
If even the Social Democrats can’t get behind the pact, there is little hope of completing it.
Western Europe
Proponents of EU Exit Should Stop Disparaging Institutions
Advocates of a British withdrawal from the EU are undermining the public’s trust in institutions.
Refinery Strikes Typical of French Labor Relations
It’s not that the French strike more. It’s that when they do, they are louder and adamant.
Rutte Favored to Lead Party into Next Election
Two of the Dutch prime minister’s potential successors signal they will not challenge him.
Dutch Military Readiness Impaired by Cuts: Auditors
Dutch armed forces are plagued by serious shortcomings.
Euroskeptic Fanatics Are Never Going to Give Up
If the referendum doesn’t go their way, the outers will come up with a reason to demand a second one.
Boris Johnson Drifts Closer to Euroskeptic Fringe
The former mayor of London has revealed himself to be something of anti-EU fanatic.
French Socialists Enact Labor Reforms by Decree
Socialist Party leaders bypass opposition from within their own party to liberalize the French labor market.
Merkel Keeps the Peace in Conservative Coalition
Germany maintains controls on its southern border.
A “Russian Hand” in the Dutch Referendum?
The Dutch “no” shows Russia is not the biggest threat the EU faces. Europeans are.
Both Conservatives, Labour Should Have Done Better
The takeaway is that both major parties did… meh.
Scots Forgive Ruling Party’s Failures
Identity politics trump a critical assessment of the National Party’s tenure.
France Leads Opposition to South America Trade Deal
The country is apprehensive about liberalizing trade with a major exporter of agricultural products.
Valls More Likely to Succeed Hollande Than Macron
Unlike his economy minister, Manuel Valls can appeal to the center without losing the left.
Russian Pipeline Divides German Right
Angela Merkel’s ally in Brussels speaks out against a gas pipeline that would bypass Ukraine.