It is possible for parliaments to adapt to the pressures of a divided world. Plenty of nations do it.
- Associate Professor, School of Politics and International Relations, University of Nottingham
Michel Barnier knew his actions would trigger a confidence vote. This is the latest battle in Emmanuel Macron’s war with Marine Le Pen’s far right.
When two founding partners of the European Union are at loggerheads, something is very wrong.
A strange coincidence of historical circumstances in Spain could, taken together, help to bring about a resolution to the crisis in Catalonia.
The potential for more violence is clear unless the two sides can be brought to the negotiating table as soon as possible.
Social democratic parties across the continent are struggling for different reasons. They can learn from each other to bounce back.
British business will be hoping that, by shrouding herself in the Union Jack, Theresa May has not overplayed her hand.
Qui alimente la flamme isolationniste en Europe ? Les lourdeurs bureaucratiques bruxelloises et le fossé élargi entre gagnants et perdants de la mondialisation ont remis en selle le nationalisme.
All across the continent, euroscepticism is offering a new outlet for old feelings.
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