United Nations Should Leave French Pacific Islands Alone
France’s “colonies” have no desire to become independent. The UN should stop complaining.
Western Europe
France Succeeds in Excluding Film from Trade Talks
Having threatened to veto negotiations altogether, France forces other European nations to protect media.
Dutch Anti-Islam Politician Taps Into Resurgent Nationalism
Geert Wilders frames his opposition to both Europe and immigration as part of a nationalist campaign.
Dutch to Deliver Weapons to Indonesia After All
The ruling Labor Party previously opposed the arms sale to the Netherlands’ former colony in Asia.
Germany’s Merkel Drawn into Drone Procurement Scandal
The chancellor can no longer ignore a controversy about the procurement of unmanned aircraft.
Young Britons’ Liberalism Echoes Across Atlantic
It’s not just young Britons who don’t share their elders’ trust in big government anymore.
European Commission Recommends More of the Same
Countries are given longer to reduce their deficits but must press on with economic reforms.
Germany Pledges Support for China in Trade Dispute
Germany agrees with China that its solar panels shouldn’t be kept off the European market.
German Finance Minister Rules Out “Grand Coalition” After Election
Wolfgang Schäuble is confident that the conservatives’ coalition with the liberals will maintain a majority.
EU Likely to Relax Syrian Weapons Sanctions
European nations are expected to relax the terms of their embargo in order to put pressure on Syria’s Bashar Assad.
France’s Hollande Lambastes Austerity, Germans Shrug
The Germans recognize that the Frenchman’s denunciations are to shield himself from left-wing criticism.
Cameron Urges Transatlantic Trade Deal, Obstacles Remain
Not all Western leaders share David Cameron’s enthusiasm for expanding trade.
British Minister: European Union Exit “Perfectly Tolerable”
Michael Gove, the education secretary, argues there are “certain advantages” to leaving the European Union.
Euroskeptics Lead English “Revolt” Against Major Parties
Britian’s Conservatives and Labour should both be concerned about UKIP’s rise.
British Express Ruling Party Discontent in Local Polls
Britain’s two ruling parties lose hundreds of local council seats to Euroskeptics and Labour.
