Steve Hilton: Real populism vs fake populism
posted in: News, United States
Brexit Will Never, Ever End
posted in: European Union, News
Even if Britain’s opposing parties agree on a plan to leave the EU, national unity will be nowhere in sight. An EU flag with one of the stars symbolically cut out in front of the Houses of Parliament shortly after … Read More
Fortress Europe? Protectionism and populism raise political risk in the European Union
Is Europe starting to close its doors to foreign competitors? Recent calls to establish “European Champions” in the wake of the U.S.-led trade wars and an attempt to invigorate flagging economies suggest that Europe is starting to pull up the … Read More
Germany’s Merkel faces political crisis over migrant policy
posted in: News, Refugee Crisis Europe
The political future of world’s most powerful woman could be decided on Monday. MAINZ, Germany — Not even 100 days after she negotiated her way to a fourth term as German leader, Angela Merkel is mired in a political crisis … Read More
What the Far Right’s Rise May Mean for Germany’s Future
Alexander Gauland and Alice Weidel, the leaders of the far-right Alternative for Germany party, speaking with reporters on Tuesday outside the German parliament in Berlin. CreditMichael Sohn/Associated Press It has become a new ritual of Western politics: hold an election, watch … Read More