Beyond the Bubble
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Boris Johnson’s Scotland headache is only going to get bigger
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Europe: Caught between a rule-of-law fight and a hard Brexit
Failure to solve twin crises could spell political and economic disaster.
On Brexit, Johnson is caught between Biden and his own MPs
Joe Biden’s victory tips the scales further in favor of a deal being done.
Why Macron will vote for Biden
A second Trump victory could be another ‘wake-up call’ for Europe, but not worth the added disruption.
Forget London, Brexit fight is about Paris and Berlin
Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel don’t see eye to eye when it comes to the UK’s future relationship with the EU.
Boris Johnson has run out of rope
UK prime minister’s aggressive tactics are undermining trust abroad and at home.
Toward an ever closer imperfect union
Landmark deal will transform EU, but could also lead to conflict.
Why the recovery fund won’t work
Crisis-hit countries, and Italy in particular, need money now — not later.
With Boris Johnson ill, Britain faces critical test
PM’s enforced absence raises fears government is left rudderless at a critical time.
Europe’s economy is in safe hands — for now
Despite missteps, EU leaders have reacted with uncharacteristic vigor to the coronavirus crisis.
Europe’s next crisis: The geopolitical Commission
EU’s foreign policy ambitions put at risk of overreach.
France is back, but where is Germany?
Paris and Berlin are out of step, as Emmanuel Macron pushes ahead with new strategy for EU.
Brussels horse-trading is a win for Macron
French president got lucky with a top jobs package that will help him drive home ambitious EU reforms plan.
As goes Macron, so goes Europe
A win for the French president would give him momentum in talks about top EU jobs.
Populism’s rising tide
Euroskeptics will shake up status quo at next European election.
Germany’s rocky road to life after Merkel
Whoever her successor, the chancellor’s grand coalition may be short-lived.
How Macron got played by Trump
The French president leaves Washington with little to show for all the hand-holding.
For EU reforms, watch Germany, not France
With Merkel likely headed for a fourth term as chancellor, much will depend on her choice of coalition partner.
Emmanuel Macron: Renzi 2.0
Like the former Italian prime minister, the French would-be reformer risks not being able to deliver.
Why Le Pen is cheering for Macron
The independent candidate is vulnerable on issues Le Pen has made her own: terrorism, security and economy.
How Erdoğan will derail Cyprus’ reunification
Turkey’s president will become more, not less, beholden to nationalist voters as he consolidates power.
Cyprus fears Russia could wreck reunification
Moscow has plenty to gain from keeping Greek and Turkish Cypriots divided.
A case for radical French gradualism
François Fillon will break his Thatcherite reform promises. And he should. To beat Le Pen, the French conservative will need to swerve to the middle.
Matteo Renzi may be headed for a Pyrrhic victory
Winning his referendum could make a 5Star government more likely.
Cyprus talks not dead yet
Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders say they remain committed to ending the island’s division.