Can the Spanish monarchy survive without King Juan Carlos?
His successor, Crown Prince Felipe, faces many challenges: the growth of republicanism, lessening support for the main political parties and…
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Rage against the machine: the rise of anti-politics across Europe
Two groups of voters turned out in disproportionate numbers: urban voters from former industrial heartlands and rural voters put off…
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Cameron is running out of time to show that he is serious about keeping Britain in the EU
The Prime Minister should stop indulging the idea that Europe is a conspiracy perpetrated by other countries against Britain.
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It’s time for a European presidential election
A Luxembourger you’ve never heard of thinks you elected him president. It’s just possible that the system isn’t working.
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Can Spain’s monarchy survive the abdication of Juan Carlos I?
The smooth succession from father to son was put in doubt after thousands of people took to the streets to…
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The EU’s wise advice to the UK shouldn’t be ignored
It’s not up to the unelected commission to determine Britain’s policies, but it has reason and evidence on its side.
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What happens to your town once a far-right party comes to power?
In March’s local elections, the French far-right party the Front National took control of new towns in the rust-belts of…
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The Front National’s success in France shows that “protest votes” can no longer be easily dismissed
The party’s success in the European elections marks the end of its time as a marginal voice in French politics.
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