Populism trumps practical in migrant debate

UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s decision to withhold benefits from new migrants betrays his lack of moral courage and a propensity for the populist, rather than admitting the reality that Britain’s economy needs immigrants, blasts an editorial in the European Voice.

Lady Ashton’s Geneva triumph

The agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme, signed in the early hours of November 24, is the fruit of a behind the scenes diplomatic marathon in which the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs made much of the running. The deal has prompted paeans of praise for a discreet politician who has often been criticised for an alleged lack of charisma and ambition.