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Tax breaks that push people into self-employment are undesirable
Wherever there is turmoil in the region, Russia’s hand is not far away
Donald Trump presents both a challenge and an opportunity for Angela Merkel
A burst of reform will help Africa’s most populous nation to fly again
Hogg’s blunder puts the central bank’s reputation to the test
The chancellor has avoided gimmicks in the Budget but also ducked some big issues
The Fifth Republic faces its most unpredictable presidential contest
A surge in nationalist support overturns some old assumptions
De-nuclearisation is the long-term goal; de-escalation comes first
The US president must back up his latest accusations or drop them
Tavares offers a lossmaking producer its best chance of survival
If he is bold enough to try demonetisation, there are bigger challenges
Tying Britain's capital markets to Europe makes sense after Brexit
Ignoring Scotland’s views has brought back the independence debate
For the first time in years, the eurozone economy is in decent health
The Lords are correct to demand immediate protection for European expats
Washington cannot count on China’s staying power in Afghanistan
Philip Green paid, when pushed, but it will not be so easy next time
A more optimistic tone is progress but political contradictions remain
Last year’s increase in bankruptcy cases falls short of proper reform
Manifesto pledges rule out the most obvious ways of raising revenue
If politics obscures mutual interests, Brexit will damage both sides
Bypassing the World Trade Organisation would be a serious error
The countries have a common interest in putting a lid firmly on xenophobia
After a bid attempt, the inclination to overreact needs to be resisted