Europe Bureau Chief

James Whitfield

James Whitfield leads SomTiger's Europe coverage, reporting on elections, defence policy and the European economy.

Stories by James Whitfield

Politics

Three parties are negotiating over a finance ministry that none of them wants to concede, and the arithmetic leaves no comfortable alternative.

James Whitfield8h ago6 min

Politics

Judges held that the measures must be renewed by the legislature rather than by executive order alone.

James Whitfield19h ago6 min

Politics

Registration opens earlier than expected, compressing the window for legal challenges.

James Whitfield2d ago5 min

Politics

The final text keeps the asset-declaration requirement but softens the penalties.

James Whitfield3d ago5 min