TIME

Yes, Merkel won again. But the fires of European populism are still raging

Catalans are determined to vote in an independence referendum on Oct. 1 in defiance of the Spanish government

THE POPULIST WAVE OF 2017 MAY NOT HAVE DESTROYED the European order in the way some predicted, but there are still many Europeans who want to upend the status quo. Look at what happened in Germany’s elections on Sept. 24: Angela Merkel, a leader best known for prudence and experience, won a fourth term as Chancellor. But just as anti-E.U. firebrands Geert Wilders and Marine Le

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from TIME

TIME2 min read
The Companies Driving The U.S. Green Revolution
The Booming Green-Technology sector has emerged as a beacon of hope, not only for investors—it’s predicted to grow to $9.5 trillion by 2030—and for the many workers it employs, but also for the planet at large. Greentech companies leverage innovation
TIME2 min read
The Pains And Paintings Of Frida Kahlo, Reanimated
Frida Kahlo’s early 1940s self-portraits, in which monkeys hang from her neck, may seem playful. In reality, she painted them during a suffocating period when she was tangled in a messy divorce and desperate for work. Frida, a new documentary produce
TIME2 min read
TIME celebrates The Closers
On Feb. 22 in New York City, TIME celebrated The Closers, a new list of Black leaders working to end the racial wealth gap, including Senator Cory Booker (top right) and actor Issa Rae (bottom right). The event was created in partnership with the Bla

Related Books & Audiobooks