What is clear is that Europe is so far Left as to not even be recognizable to Americans:
Stig Elling, a travel industry millionaire and former Right-wing politician, said he planned to marry his partner of 28 years next week.
“Europe” — sigh... no, not all of Europe — Western Euruope to a large extent yes, but not Central Europe or the East. Also within Western Europe there are places where things are not as dire