what a new Congress could – and could not – change for Europe

US midterm elections traditionally attract fewer voters than presidential contests. But this year’s vote is drawing considerable attention at home and abroad, especially in Europe. Europe has not even needed to wait for the election results to feel their impact. With fuel prices weighing on American voters, Donald Trump has recently reached a deal to […]

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Pedro Sánchez’ defiance of Trump is dictated by domestic politics – but it’s also a litmus test for Europe

The war in Iran has yet again exposed the tensions between Spain’s Pedro Sánchez and Donald Trump. The two leaders have clashed repeatedly over the last year, including over Spain’s ongoing opposition to Israel’s conduct in Gaza, its refusal to raise Nato spending above 2% of GDP, and now its refusal to support the US […]

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