Labor Reforms Divide France’s Ruling Socialists
President François Hollande risks splitting his party by resuming efforts to shake up a sclerotic labor market.
Western Europe
EU Negotiation Influenced Most British Conservatives
Most lawmakers were persuaded by David Cameron’s reforms.
Voters Care Less About Boris Johnson Than the Press
Britons are unlikely to rush to the European Union’s exit now that the mayor of London has made up his mind.
EU Referendum Divides Britain Along Blue-Red Lines
Europe’s culture war will manifest itself in Britain’s EU referendum campaign.
Cameron Announces EU Referendum, Party Divided
Conservatives are split on whether to leave or remain in the EU.
Cameron Claims “Special Status” for Britain at Summit
The prime minister emerges from Brussels with a deal to keep Britain in the EU.
Europe’s Political Center Is Holding Just Fine
Critics assume Europe’s mainstream parties are incapable of change when they are nothing if not flexible.
Hollande Reshuffles Cabinet in Attempt to Unite Left
The French president needs a united left to make it into the second voting round of the election next year.
What Other Conservatives Can Learn from Cameron
The British Conservative Party leader won reelection by appealing to voters in the middle.
Only Euroskeptic Fanatics Would Reject Deal
Turning down a deal because Britain had to compromise on one issue would be ludicrous.
Cameron Claims “Substantial Change” in EU Membership
The British leader gets most of the changes he had asked for, including curbs to in-work benefits.
Poll Shows Dutch Support for Ukraine Treaty Rising
More voters favor the EU treaty with Ukraine, but a majority would still vote it down in a referendum.
As World Economy Slows, So Does Germany’s
German bosses worry about a slowdown in emerging markets.
Germany Softly Closes Door on Immigrants
Without publicly conceding to pressure, Angela Merkel is taking measures to slow immigration.
Bavaria Threatens Lawsuit, Deepening Split with Merkel
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s southern allies threaten to contest her immigration policy in court.