German Election Guide
The German electoral system, the parties, issues, polls and possible coalitions.
Western Europe
Scholz Should Stay the Course
Don’t get distracted by conservative scaremongering.
Why It’s Taking So Long to Form a Government in the Netherlands
Three roadblocks and four possible outcomes.
Laschet Is Dragging Germany’s Christian Democrats Down
The Social Democrats benefit.
What’s at Stake in the German Election
Where the four mainstream parties stand on the ten major issues.
What’s in France’s New Climate Law
Policies affect farms, food, transportation and urban planning.
Splits on the Right Force Rutte to Consider Coalition with the Left
Right-wing defections make a government with center-left parties more likely in the Netherlands.
Macron Should Go Ahead with Pension Reforms
It’s the right thing to do.
Republican, Socialist Incumbents Win French Runoffs
The second round of regional elections confirms the results of the first.
Regional Vote Throws Doubt on Macron’s Reelection Strategy
The center-right is stronger than he may have anticipated.
Republicans, Socialists Defend Control of French Regions
Mainstream parties avenge their 2017 and 2019 election losses.
French Regional Elections Guide
The elections are mainly a battle between the center-right and far right.
Boris Johnson’s Blue Wall Starts to Crack
Britain’s ruling Conservative Party loses a by-election in its traditional heartland.
Dutch Likely to Reverse Labor Market Liberalizations
Most parties want to encourage the use of regular contracts.
Dutch Right Alarmed as Left Needed to Form Government
Labor and the Greens lost the election but could still end up in power.