A report on "nanny state" policies in Europe doesn't send quite the message you might expect.
Author: Charles Richardson
South Korea turns left
South Korea turns its back on ten years of conservative leadership, and a peacemaker takes over just when he's needed.
Macron takes the prize
A big victory overnight for the luckiest man in Europe. But the hard work is only just beginning.
Choosing democracy – or not
The French left faces its moment of truth on whether to make a broad front against Marine Le Pen. The arguments for doing so seem overwhelming.
Macron will win, but can he govern?
France's politicians are looking ahead to the aftermath of Sunday's runoff election, and trying to work out how the new president will put together a parliamentary majority.
It’s not all bad news on European fascism
Germany's far-right party deals itself out of political relevance, at least for the time being. Europe's leaders have some breathing space, if they know what to do with it.
The republic and the Republicans (French version)
The leaders of France's main centre-right party have almost all endorsed Emmanuel Macron for his second round battle against Marine Le Pen. Their voters, however, are not so sure.
Macron’s luck holds
France's centrist walks away with the first round, and is set for a crushing victory in the runoff.
Two follow-up notes about France
Two additional comments to make following this morning's post on France: one on betting odds and the other on the dilemma of the Australian right.
And still there were four …
France goes to the polls on Sunday, in an election in which Emmanuel Macron looks set to become the first centrist president since Valéry Giscard d'Estaing.
The World is Not Enough 