Osborne Admits Mistake Over Disability Cuts
The chancellor tries to calm a Conservative Party unnerved by the resignation of Iain Duncan Smith.
Western Europe
Bombs Explode at Brussels Airport, Metro Station
Dozens are killed in explosions at Brussels Airport and a metro station in the city’s European Quarter.
Resignation Opens Up British Conservative Party Split
Rightwingers have been dissatisfied with the Cameron-Osborne project from the start.
Minister’s Resignation Tests Ruling Party Unity in Britain
Iain Duncan Smith’s resignation raises the risk of a Conservative Party split ahead of an EU referendum.
Making Sense of Merkel’s Immigration Politics
The chancellor may be deliberately creating a division between globalists and nationalists.
Osborne Sticks to Center Ground with Budget
The spending plan gives a little something to everyone, keeping Britain’s Conservatives in the middle.
British Proponents of EU Are Right to Appeal to Fear
Those who believe Britain would be better off staying the European Union are right to point out the risks.
Migration Policy Unnerves German Business Leaders
Managers blame the rise of the anti-immigrant right on Angela Merkel’s open-door policy.
France Waters Down Proposed Labor Reforms
Liberalizations that could have given especially small businesses some breathing space are canceled.
State Polls Disappoint German Right But No Upset
Don’t believe the pre-written headlines.
Dutch Leaving Churches at Faster Rate
Just one in five still attend church regularly.
German Euroskeptics Asked to Leave British-Led Group
The third largest bloc in the European Parliament asks two Germans to resign after controversial comments.
German-Turkish Migration Pact Almost Certain to Flop
A proposal to swap migrants would be impractical, divisive — and possibly illegal.
While Merkel Dithers, Far Right Grows in Germany
Support for the Alternative is rising as the ruling parties fail to cope with a refugee crisis.
EU Referendum Will Not Make or Break Britain
Loud voices on both sides of Britain’s EU membership debate are overstating their case.