Rutte Finds Majority for Budget in Dutch Senate
The Dutch prime minister convinces opposition parties to support his spending plans.
Western Europe
Irish Defeat Government’s Proposal to Abolish Senate
Voters deal a blow to Prime Minister Enda Kenny’s proposed constitutional reforms.
Merkel to Lure Opponents into Coalition, Conservatives Wary
The German leader may have no choice but to break her election promise and raise taxes.
Britain’s Cameron: Opposition’s Energy, Land Proposals “Nuts”
The Conservative says his opponent’s proposals remind him of Labour’s 1983 “suicide note.”
Dutch Opposition Unlikely to Back Coalition in Senate
Without opposition support, Prime Minister Mark Rutte would be unable to pass legislation.
Labour Leader Paints Ruling Conservatives as Uncaring Elite
Ed Miliband accuses David Cameron’s government of accomplishing a “recovery for the few.”
Merkel Wins Personal Victory But Loses Ally
Conservatives are within reach of an absolute majority, but their liberal friends are crushed.
In German Election, Merkel Is the Safest Choice
The chancellor is criticized for her incrementalism. That’s what we like about her.
Dutch to Miss Deficit Target Despite More Austerity
More spending cuts and tax increases will more allow the Netherlands to keep its deficit under 3 percent.
Bavarian Win at Liberals’ Expense Should Alarm Merkel
The German chancellor’s allies do well, but at the expense of her liberal coalition partners.
British Manufacturing Expected to See Renaissance
Companies repatriate manufacturing jobs as demand for British products rises.
Britain’s Conservatives Could Win Trade Union Support
Trade union members are not as hostile to right-wing policy proposals as is commonly assumed.
Labor Gives In, Netherlands to Buy F-35 Warplanes
The social democrats earlier blocked the F-35.
French Leave Little Doubt About Assad’s Culpability in Gas Attack
The French say only Assad and top members of his regime could have ordered a chemical weapons attack.
Merkel Appeals to German Voters to Stay the Course
After “four good years,” why vote her coalition out of office?