Southern States Want More Europe, Northerners Wary
Support for ever-closer union remains high in Europe’s south. Northerners want powers back.
Western Europe
French Socialists Not Ready to Replace Hollande
The left-wing leader may be unpopular, but the one candidate who could do better is despised by the party.
French Farmers’ Protests Divide Europe
The Dutch and Germans complain about French policy while Belgian farmers join the protests.
Cameron Advised Not to Call EU Referendum Next Year
An early referendum could end David Cameron’s premiership prematurely.
Out of Touch with Voters, Labour Party Lurches Left
Most Labour members think they lost the election because their party wasn’t far to the left enough.
Former German Euroskeptic Leader Starts New Party
Bernd Lucke splits the German Euroskeptic movement, potentially to the benefit of the ruling conservatives.
Britain to “Do More” to Defeat Islamists in Syria: Cameron
The prime minister wants to do more to support American efforts against the Islamic State.
Eurozone Parliaments Back Greek Bailout
Parliaments in the eurozone agree to another bailout for Greece but are growing skeptical.
After Election Defeat, Britain’s Labour Party in Disarray
Labour is deeply divided about where best to position itself: back in the center or further on the left.
Europe Has No Reason to Fear a Powerful Germany
If the last seventy years are any indication, Germany will continue to lead Europe with caution.
Third Bailout Tough Sell in Northern Creditor States
Voters in Finland, Germany and the Netherlands would rather Greece left the euro.
France’s Hollande Unlikely to Risk More Reforms Until 2017
The French president must avoid splitting his party with liberal economic reforms as he seeks reelection.
Osborne Balances Tax, Welfare Cuts with “Living Wage”
George Osborne satisfies both rightwingers in his own party and outflanks Labour from the left.
German Euroskeptics Split Over Leaders, Ideology
A leadership contest in Germany’s Euroskeptic party reveals a split between liberals and nationalists.
Leaders Pessimistic After Greeks Reject Austerity
European leaders are pessimistic a deal can still be done now that the Greeks have voted “no”.