“Southern Discomfort” Looms for Both Parties in England
Labour is unlikely to benefit from the Conservatives’ poor approval ratings in the south.
Western Europe
Netherlands’ Willem-Alexander Might Not Be Trade King
The Dutch like to think of their monarchy as an economic asset, but there’s little proof.
Seeking to Broaden Coalition, German Greens Lurch Left
Green party members defy their pragmatic leaders and vote for tax increases.
Despite High Poll Numbers, Britain’s Labour Party Divided
Party leader Ed Miliband has yet to reconcile centrist and leftists in his party.
Dutch, French Socialists Demand More Left-Wing Policies
European center-left leaders have little choice but to defy their own parties’ wishes.
Dutch Court Jails Former Civil Servant, Russian Spy
A former Foreign Ministry worker passed sensitive documents to Russian intelligence.
Ahead of Referendum, Confusion Over Scottish Oil
England can reasonably lay claim to “Scottish” oil and gas in the North Sea.
British Ruling Party Prepares for Local Election Losses
David Cameron’s Conservatives face competition from the left and right.
Dutch Right Laments Rutte’s Indecisiveness on Budget
Conservatives accuse the prime minister of avoiding necessary budget adjustments.
“German Europe” Replaces “European Germany”
The European Union was designed to contain German power. Now it can’t do without.
German Conservatives Regard Euroskeptics Warily
A new party that calls for a German eurozone exit could steal right-wing votes.
Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s “Iron Lady”, Dies
The former prime minister’s legacy still divides Britons.
Dutch, Germans Struggle With Russia Relationship
Russia’s biggest trade partners in Europe are uneasy about its human rights situation.
Schröder’s Legacy Still Relevant to German Left
Germany’s Social Democrats subordinate social programs to economic growth.
Labour Urges Stimulus, Tax Relief to Promote Growth
Britain’s shadow chancellor Ed Balls says growth is the way to reduce the deficit.