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Far-right electoral gains show the country is not immune to the populist virus
The chancellor has enjoyed stable and loyal coalitions, but this time will be different
Intellectual property is a strategic economic asset for the country
The shadow chancellor promises more funds but fudges the politics, writes Sebastian Payne
The veteran leftist is leading the resistance to the president’s reform agenda
The chancellor’s coalition must stick to Germany’s internationalist tradition
Public squabbling between major stakeholders is already proving counterproductive
The premier faces a formidable opponent in Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike
Policy should concentrate on creating local supply chains that enrich the economy
Index funds have outperformed most equity managers for a decade, but tighter monetary policies lead active investors to believe it is their moment
An insightful and timely account of the faultlines in Spanish politics
But with Angela Merkel weakened despite her election victory, a new grand bargain for the eurozone will be more complicated
Britain can either have its cake, or eat it
Lviv region attracts international money despite ongoing conflict further east
US president is once again stoking national disharmony for political ends
Cohesion fund payments should be linked to observing the rule of law
Chancellor’s fourth victory will be marred by the difficult times ahead, writes Tony Barber
Modi needs to change his style if he is to deliver economic renewal
Voters are unlikely to blame themselves if leaving the EU is less than splendid
These issues are manageable if they are given the right degree of priority
World champion whose life and career inspired the Oscar-winning ‘Raging Bull’
The UK opposition must seize the moment to outfox the prime minister
The car-hailing app broke every rule in the book — yet still has a legion of devoted fans
Living life online and in public takes a toll on our children’s mental health
Threats and name-calling escalate between the US and North Korea
Indifference to rules cost the ride-hailing company its London licence
But the UK prime minister failed to define Brexit Britain’s ultimate destination
Budget airline’s pilot shortage could cost it €25m in compensation for cancelled flights — do its rivals risk a similar fate?
The award-winning author’s fiction resonates with contemporary concerns
Credibility does not come from trying to achieve contradictory goals with one tool
The UK prime minister has delivered a keynote address
Will a fourth term challenge the chancellor to step beyond her instinctive caution?
Conservative pragmatists and purists have long been locked in a struggle over the EU
Policy helps diversity to be seen as a resource that enriches our country
US central bank must decide what size balance sheet it should aim for
