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Give Donald Trump Credit: Europe’s United

No U.S. President in recent memory has done more to strengthen Europe’s willingness to work together than Donald Trump.

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What’s Next for the UK?

The politics of Brexit inside the UK is becoming more complex by the minute. The country needs a period of reflection to carry out a giant Brexit audit.

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Italy: Another Downer for the Populist Wave in Europe

Beppe Grillo’s Five Stars movement loses some of its lustre.

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Brexit: Why the EU Will Continue to Stand Firm

With Theresa May greatly weakened, and the UK likely facing new elections and/or a new Prime Minister soon, it makes little sense for the EU to negotiate with her in earnest.

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Theresa May: A Perfect Symbol for the UK

Britain and the EU

It isn’t just the UK Prime Minister who is confused about what kind of UK she wants. So is the rest of the country.

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Prepare for the Battle to Save Britain (from Brexit)

The election result is definitive proof that the British people do not want Theresa May’s hard Brexit.

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Theresa May, Xenophobe: The Political Utility of the EU

Britain and the EU

Theresa May has long been obsessed with immigration. On that issue, she has managed to connect with some UK voters.

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Why Theresa May Is No Winner

The British Prime Minister supposedly had a “sure hand” for the June 8 elections. Then, she collapsed.

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Why Did Corbyn Rise So Much?

Corbyn may have his significant liabilities, but at least he is authentic. Not a smooth politician by any means, he is far less wooden than Theresa May.

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Britain: Theresa May’s Vanity Election

The British Prime Minister, an eternal control freak, wanted to have herself a little election. Voters don’t appreciate it.

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