Brexit uncertainty continues even as its deadlines loom closer. Can some lessons be learned from the great nineteenth century political battle over repeal of the Corn Laws?
Category: Europe
Worrying about the far left, part II
If we assume that the political extremes are equally dangerous in principle, are there still good practical reasons to worry about one more than the other? I think there are.
Luxembourg update
Luxembourg's coalition government retains its majority, although the traditional centre-left and centre-right parties both do badly.
Big shifts in Bavaria?
Bavaria's centre-right government loses its majority in an election that shows big changes in party support. There may be wider lessons for Germany and the world.
Election preview: Luxembourg
Europe's only remaining grand duchy holds elections on Sunday, with the centre-right aiming to regain power.
Worrying about the far left, part I
Should we be as concerned about the far left as we are about the far right? Perhaps not, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to worry about.
Results roundup
Election news from the weekend from Brazil, Latvia, Cameroon, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Romania.
Two European previews
Latvia and Bosnia & Herzegovina go the polls on Sunday, with neither expecting drastic change.
Self-determination in the Pacific
Despite its troubled history, New Caledonia next month looks set to vote to remain French.
No resolution in Macedonia
Macedonia's referendum fails by a long way to reach the required threshold, but the government promises to push ahead with its agreement with Greece.
The World is Not Enough 