Two Visions of France
Éric Zemmour reduces the French to victims. Emmanuel Macron gives them agency.
Western Europe
French Republicans Do Macron A Favor
Party members eliminate the two best candidates against the president.
France’s Republican Presidential Primary, Explained
How the vote works and who has qualified.
What’s in Germany’s “Traffic Light” Coalition Agreement
I read all 177 pages so you don’t have to.
Commission Sides with Rutte over Macron on Industrial Policy
A Franco-German plan to relax antitrust rules is defeated.
Dutch Get Preview of Next Government’s Policies
A deal between two of the negotiating parties was found on a train.
Germany Has Bigger Drug Problem Than Netherlands
Der Spiegel should take a look in the mirror.
Political Fragmentation Hasn’t Weakened Germany
American alarmism about coalition politics is unfounded.
French Election Is Macron’s to Lose
Unless some of his rivals unite, the president is almost certain to win reelection.
Breakthrough in Dutch Coalition Talks
Social liberals agree to open negotiations with the Christian right.
The Return of European Social Democracy
Center-left parties are winning elections again. What changed?
Outlines of a Green-Liberal Pact for Germany
Where the two parties may be able to compromise.
German Election: Takeaways and Next Steps
The Greens and liberals are poised to return to power, but who will lead them?
Merkel’s Party Loses German Election, Left and Liberals Gain
Three parties will probably be needed to form a government.
Sixteen Years in Power: Merkel’s Successes and Failures
She governed Germany for sixteen years. This is her legacy.