Politics

“A major theme for pension funds in the 2020s will be the growing influence of politics in the economy, the investment head of one of Europe’s biggest pension investors has said, telling funds they will need to learn more about how politics work.” – by Rachel Fixsen

” Centrist politician Micheál Martin became Ireland’s new prime minister Saturday, fusing two longtime rival parties into a coalition four months after an election that upended the status quo.” – by Associated Press

“If it overcomes domestic instability, the Socialist-Podemos coalition can reshape the EU.” – by Jeremy Cliffe

“Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled her picks for the next European Commission.” – by Lili Bayer, Hannah Brenton et. al

“While Westminster has been distracted by Johnson’s charge toward an election, the profound implications of the London-Dublin fault-line — particularly for Northern Ireland — are slowly beginning to surface.” – by  Naomi O’Leary

“Mr. Mitsotakis, who was quickly sworn in on Monday and was expected to name his cabinet later in the day, will need to win over those who believe he lacks the competence to deal with the complexities of Greece’s huge economic and social challenges.” – by Matina Stevis-Gridneff

“Pedro Sanchez’s decision has been triggered by the defeat this week of his budget plan in Congress” – Susana Urra

Polarization. Conspiracy theories. Attacks on the free press. An obsession with loyalty. Recent events in the United States follow a pattern Europeans know all too well.