Cameron Urges Support for Moderate Syrian Rebels
Radical Islamists should not deter the West from backing rebels that want a democratic Syria.
Western Europe
Britain Seen Backpedaling on Military Aid for Syrian Rebels
The UK has abandoned plans to arm the rebels fighting Bashar al-Assad.
Germany’s Merkel Warns Against Far-Left Coalition
The German leader urges voters to keep her center-right coalition in power.
Scotland May Not Fare Better Outside United Kingdom
It is doubtful whether the Scottish economy would do better independently. Young Scotsmen seem to agree.
Britain’s Labour Considers Severing Ties with Unions
Ed Miliband’s reforms put £8 million in union contributions at risk.
Dutch, French Nationalists to Jointly Contest Election
Both oppose the European Union and Muslim immigration, but the Dutch are socially liberal.
Britain’s Economic Divide Could Yet Be Mended
If the north of England is revitalized, it would become less dependent on both the south and public spending.
Sarkozy Seen Plotting Return to French Presidency, Party Divided
The former president may be the only man who’s able to unite conservatives. What will they do without him?
Britain to “Stick” to Spending Plan, Labour Equivocal
Britain’s chancellor says he can “turn this country round” if it sticks to his economic plan.
England’s North-South Divide Starts to Look Irreversible
The north of England is averse to voting Conservative whereas Labour struggles in the south.
Netherlands Seek to Halt “Creeping” EU Competencies
One of the bloc’s founding members believes the time of ever-closer union is over.
Dutch Move Toward Final Decision on F-35 Fighter Jet
The coalition government is reportedly close to a compromise on replacing its F-16s.
Anti-Immigration Parties Drive Conservatives to Fringe
Euroskeptic and anti-immigration parties force Europe’s conservatives to move to the right.
Boris Johnson Questions Own Party’s Syria Policy
The Conservative mayor distances himself from David Cameron’s support of Syria’s rebels.
Germany’s Economic Success Threatens to Stall Innovation
Angela Merkel urges other European nations to boost their competitiveness. So should take her own advice.