After Party Name Change, Sarkozy Sets Sights on Rival
The former French leader must now convince his party to give him another go at the presidency.
Western Europe
Britain’s Cameron Building Next Conservative Majority
The prime minister is already laying the groundworks for the next Conservative victory.
British Budget Mixes Pro-Business, Populist Measures
Britain’s ruling Conservative Party wants to enact business-friendly policies and also appeal more to workers.
Dutch Tax Reform in Doubt After Rutte Loses Senate Majority
The Dutch prime minister may no longer be able to do tax reform.
Germany, United Kingdom Could Split Europe in Two
Germany would link deeper eurozone integration with Britain’s proposal for looser union.
British Euroskeptic Leader Under Pressure to Go
Nigel Farage is the face of the UKIP but some fear he is turning the party into a personality cult.
France Unlikely to Overhaul Economy Before Next Election
The ruling Socialists are unlikely to try more economic reform before the next election.
Conservatives to Devolve Powers to England’s Major Cities
England’s major cities will get more control over their own affairs, provided they let their residents elect a mayor.
Unions Seek Influence as Labour Contest Heats Up
Trade unions could help get Andy Burnham elected as the next leader of Britain’s Labour Party.
Conservatives: No More Powers for Scotland Than Promised
David Cameron’s new government will not devolve more powers to Scotland than it has already promised.
Centrists Caution Cameron Against Overreaching
The Conservatives are urged not to interpret their election victory as a mandate for radical change.
Why Liberals Should Rejoice in David Cameron’s Reelection
The Conservative is probably the most liberal prime minister the United Kingdom is going to get.
After Defeat, Blairites Try to Forestall Lurch to the Left
Senior Labour Party figures say the only way to avoid another election defeat is to move back to the center.
Miliband Succession Pits Blairites Against Labour Left
Should Britain’s Labour Party move further to the left or pick a leader who can appeal to the center?
Scottish Nationalists Bound to Disappoint Supporters
A politically inexperienced delegation in Westminster finds itself without influence.