“Conservatives Don’t Care About Poor Children”
Britain’s Labour Party struggles to see the ruling Conservatives’ policy on poverty as anything but cruel.
Western Europe
Germans Mock Greek Referendum, Unsure About Euro’s Future
Germans are tired of Greece, but they are unsure if the country should leave the euro.
France Takes Hard Line with Iran, Deepens Ties with Arabs
It’s hard not to see a connection between France’s new alliances in the Middle East and its hard line against Iran.
Dutch Tax Reform Talks Collapse as Centrists Walk Out
Opposition parties are unimpressed by the government’s tax proposals.
France, Kuwait, Tunisia Attacks Suggest Islamic State Influence
Even if the three attacks were not coordinated, they may all have been inspired by the Islamic State.
Guardian Reveals Cameron’s European Reform Proposals
The British leader would focus on migrants benefits and an opt-out from “ever-closer union”.
Conservative “Silent Majority” Backs Cameron in Europe
The majority of Britain’s Conservatives want to remain in the EU.
Danes Support Cameron’s Reforms, Germany Cautious
Danish conservatives share Britain’s priorities for reform in Europe.
Merkel, Schäuble Disagree About Greek Euro Exit
Chancellor Angela Merkel is less sure than her finance minister about letting Greece exit the euro.
Dutch, French Nationalists to Form Euroskeptic Bloc
Marine Le Pen and Geert Wilders finally find enough allies to form a bloc in Strasbourg.
Left Could Dominate Dutch Tax Reform Talks
Mark Rutte can’t count on other conservatives to help overhaul the Dutch tax code.
Proposed Reforms Sustain French Labor Market Divide
François Hollande won’t make it easier to fire French workers.
Early Signs of Europe Rebellion as Tories Approve Referendum
Britain’s ruling Conservatives back a referendum on Europe but warn against attempts to rig the vote.
Hammond Confirms Two-Speed Europe Is British Objective
Britain’s foreign secretary confirms it wants to formalize a two-speed Europe as part of its negotiations.
Leadership Candidate Right About Where Labour Failed
Liz Kendall recognizes that Labour needs to be far more trusting of people and willing to share power.