Labour Finally Accepts It Has Antisemitism Problem
The party recognizes it has a problem, but will Jeremy Corbyn do anything about it?
Western Europe
Britain’s “Remain” Side Doesn’t Need More Passion
Passion is not what persuades voters.
Walloons Could Block Canada Trade Pact
Left-wing opponents of the treaty are the majority in Belgium’s French-speaking south.
Britain Urged to Remain in European Union
Business leaders and other countries want the United Kingdom to vote to stay in the EU.
England’s Challenge Is Bridging Blue-Red Divide
There are two visions of England. Leaders must bridge the gap between them.
Britain Has Mixed Success in Influencing EU Decisions
The United Kingdom is outvoted more often than most countries, but it also has an outsized influence.
Professors Confuse Right Wing for Authoritarian
Britons who want a small state and a “strong” foreign policy are not susceptible to authoritarianism.
Don’t Berate Schäuble for Speaking His Mind
The German finance minister isn’t undermining the European Central Bank by criticizing its policy.
There’s No Satisfying Some Euroskeptics
Those firmly in favor of a British exit from the EU see proof of a conspiracy in every setback.
Referendum Reveals Blue-Red Divide in Netherlands
Cities and university towns support the treaty with Ukraine. The rest of the country does not.
Copé, Macron Highlight Timidity of French Parties
Two politicians who are to the right of their parties call for more liberalization.
Dutch Reject Ukraine Treaty in Referendum
61 percent vote down a European Union pact with Ukraine, but only one in three turned out to vote.
Eurozone Economy Could Be Chilled to the Core
Europe’s economic problems seem to be shifting from the periphery to its core.
Dutch Referendum Proxy for Attitudes to EU, Russia
Many in the Netherlands don’t consider the referendum to be about the Ukraine treaty per se.
More State Aid Won’t Save British Steel
No amount of support would allow steel manufacturers in the United Kingdom to compete with China’s.