Dutch, German Central Banks Criticize Quantitative Easing
The Dutch and Germans worry that “easy money” will discourage countries from reforming.
Western Europe
Resignations Cast Cloud Over Dutch “Teflon Premier”
Mark Rutte’s ability to emerge unscathed from scandals is starting to wear thin.
Britain’s Conservatives Ahead of Labour in Recent Polls
Prime Minister David Cameron’s party has pulled ahead of Labour in recent surveys.
France Rewarded for Reforms, Gets More Time to Cut Spending
European finance ministers give France two more years to bring down its deficit.
Greece’s Migrants Threat Rubs Dutch, Germans Wrong Way
Greece’s threat to flood the continent with migrants has outraged Northern Europe.
Nuclear Submarines No Deal Breakers for Scottish Nationalists
The Scottish National Party says it could support a Labour government on an “issue-by-issue” basis.
German Ruling Parties Clash, Let Competitiveness Languish
Left and right are disputing minor policies while neglecting Germany’s long-term prosperity.
Dutch Ruling Parties Clash Ahead of Senate Elections
The ruling parties are split on income redistribution.
East Coast Rail’s Problematic Return to Market
All major rail routes from London to Scotland are now operated by the same companies.
Britain Needn’t Fear More Coalition Government
Coalition government isn’t inherently less stable than single-party rule.
Europe Referendum “Red Line” for Britain’s Liberals
Nick Clegg would rule out another coalition if the Conservatives insist on a referendum.
Britain to Send Military Trainers to Ukraine: Cameron
Prime Minister David Cameron warns against a failure to stand up to Russia in Ukraine.
French Government Survives Confidence Vote
The Socialists survive a confidence vote after ramming through economic reforms.
France’s Hollande Bypasses Parliament, Enacts Reforms
France’s president enacts economic reforms by executive order, bypassing his own Socialist Party.
Dutch Ruling Party Leader Threatens Greek Euro Exit
The Netherlands’ liberal party thinks Greece should leave the euro.