Tone-Deaf German Leaders Risk Immigration Backlash
It is not the far right but tone-deaf centrists who could radicalize German voters.
Western Europe
Cameron Wins Hungary’s Qualified Support for Reform
The British leader is starting to overcome Central European opposition to his EU reform plans.
Immigrants Unlikely to Plug Germany’s Skills Gap
Many immigrants from the Middle East lack the skills they need to work in a rich country like Germany.
Germany, Sweden Urge Measures to Slow Immigration
The Northern Europeans are overwhelmed by asylum seekers.
Lawmakers Quit Labour Top Ranks After Corbyn Purge
Jeremy Corbyn’s removal of critics for the party’s shadow cabinet prompts others to step down.
Corbyn Neuters Critics with Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle
Britain’s Labour Party leader starts removing critics from top positions at the risk of a split.
2015 in Geopolitical Review
2015 was a good year for American power, but also showed the era of hyperpower is ending.
Mainstream Republicans, Labour Have Themselves to Blame
Sensible politicians in Britain and the United States have encouraged their fringe supporters for too long.
Merkel Wins Over Bavarians After Immigration Row
The German chancellor’s Bavarian allies are won over by her concessions on immigration.
Sarkozy’s Republicans Defeat French Nationalists in Runoffs
The former president’s strategy to keep the nationalists out of power seems to be working.
Dutch Parties Agree on Tax Relief After All
Opposition parties in the Netherlands back government plans to cut taxes.
French Parties Divided in Response to Le Pen Victory
The Socialists urge their candidates to withdraw. The Republicans are not returning the favor.
National Front Now Third Force in French Politics
Marine Le Pen’s nationalist party cements its status as the third force in French politics.
Ten Years In, Conservatives Still Don’t Get Cameron
Many in his own party still see the prime minister as reactive and not as reshaping Britain.
French Nationalists Could Win Three Regions
Marine Le Pen’s party is expected to break through at the regional level.