To the surprise of most, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a snap election for July 4. The opposition Labour Party is widely expected to win it.
The Weimar Triangle of France, Germany, and Poland is now supposed to propel Europe’s response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, but it isn’t working. Including the United Kingdom is essential.
A year ago, the short-lived premiership of Liz Truss was close to its sorry end. The British Conservative government is trapped by it—and already preparing for opposition.