Your Political Opponents Are Not Evil
Labour’s new leader believes the ruling Conservatives are determined to wrong working people.
Western Europe
Britain’s Labour Lurches Left in Wake of Election Defeat
Jeremy Corbyn wins the Labour Party leadership in a throwback to the fringe politics of the past.
French Socialists Shy Away from Labor Reforms
Fearful of splitting their base, French ruling party leaders shy away from liberalizing the labor market.
Unionists Pull Out of Northern Ireland Executive
The resignations cast doubt on a power-sharing agreement that has kept the peace for twenty years.
Iron Kingdom: Prussia’s Success Foreshadowed Its Demise
In unifying the German lands, Prussia set the stage for its own demise.
Osborne Urges Conservatives to Stay Centrist Course
Even if Labour moves to the left, the Tories must stay in the political center, the chancellor argues.
Corbyn Victory Could See Labour Turn Against Itself
The leftist may only be able to keep Britain’s Labour Party together by sidelining and threatening opponents.
Scots Indifferent to Nationalist Party’s Failures
More Scots than ever plan to vote for the National Party, but its governing record is unimpressive.
Reforms Still Likely to Thwart Valls Presidential Run
Manuel Valls’ reforms are unpopular on the left. But if they succeed, it may be François Hollande who benefits.
Andy Burnham’s Shameful Evil Tories Rhetoric
A contender for the British Labour Party’s leadership shamefully indulges in “evil Tories” stereotypes.
Labour’s Biggest Rebel Wants No Rebellions
If elected leader, Jeremy Corbyn would expect Labour’s lawmakers to fall in line and back his radical agenda.
Young Americans, British Look to Failed Economics of the Past
Jeremy Corbyn’s and Bernie Sanders’ supporters don’t remember the damage their policies did.
Netherlands to Grudgingly Accept Third Greek Bailout
The Dutch doubt Greece will honor its commitments this time.
Desperate Labour Party Seeks to Stave Off Corbyn Win
Labour leaders and allies in the media are panicking.
Conservatives Should Think Twice Before Rooting for Corbyn
The frontrunner for the Labour leadership could make the party unelectable but his policies respectable.