Europe
British groups push Prime Minister to oppose Trump’s torture talk
January 27, 2017Government ministers, the Labour Party, and human rights groups urge Theresa May to take a strong line as she flies out to meet President Trump.
Read more
“Frexit”: Could France be next to leave EU?
December 15, 2016The racist politics of France's Front National represent a right-wing threat European unity, but a socialist outsider presents another path out of the EU.
Read more
Germany’s left has no illusions about Trump
December 13, 2016“He actually seems to us to be a lunatic,” said Die Linke’s deputy chief for international politics.
Read more
European left divided over EU membership
December 7, 2016Europe’s left parties struggle to oppose the anti-democratic qualities of the EU without lending credence to the far right’s nationalism.
Read more
Socialist meltdown in Spain; right-wing will take government
October 11, 2016Pedro Sánchez, leader of Spain’s PSOE, was overthrown in a palace coup. Right-wing leader Rajoy will now form a government as the left remains divided.
Read more