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Mark Rutte Giorgia Meloni

Meloni’s Asylum Plan Gains Support

The EU would pay non-member states in Europe and North Africa to shelter asylum seekers.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 16, 2023March 16, 2023
Nijmegen Netherlands

Dutch Midterm Elections Guide

Provinces, water boards, parties, polls and likely outcomes, explained.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 14, 2023March 15, 2023
Mark Rutte

Despite Right-Wing Gains, Dutch Election Could Push Rutte Left

The prime minister’s rivals are less willing to compromise than left-wing parties.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 7, 2023March 15, 2023
Jan Huitema

German Liberals Stab Dutch Liberal in the Back

The Free Democrats derail Jan Huitema’s plan for clean cars.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 3, 2023March 3, 2023
Elly Schlein

Italian Left Doubles Down on Failed Identity Politics

Democrats lost the election with a campaign for social justice, so they push more of it.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 28, 2023February 28, 2023
Joe Biden

Joe Biden’s Border Policy, Explained

The Democrat would make it easier for some refugees to apply, but disqualify illegal aliens from asylum.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 23, 2023February 23, 2023
Chicago Illinois pharmacy

Progress on Harm Reduction in United States

The FDA may allow naloxone nasal spray. New York opens two supervised drug-use sites.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 17, 2023February 17, 2023
Mark Rutte

Liberals, Farmers’ Party to Gain Seats in Dutch Senate: Poll

The Christian parties in Mark Rutte’s coalition would lose.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 14, 2023February 14, 2023
St Thomas Hospital London England

Abolish the NHS

Britain has worse health care than the rest of Europe.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 3, 2023February 17, 2023
Roberta Metsola Mark Rutte

Why the Netherlands Is Calling for EU Asylum Reform

Immigration systems have been overwhelmed by a post-COVID bounce in asylum applications.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 27, 2023January 27, 2023
Hugo de Jonge

Dutch to Ease, After Tightening, Building Rules

The government is trying to solve a problem it created.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 21, 2023January 22, 2023
Emmanuel Macron Ursula von der Leyen

Macron Is Winning the Argument for State Aid in Europe

Two years ago, the French president’s proposals were too far-fetched.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 2023
Pedro Sánchez

Spanish Constitutional Crisis Ends with Whimper

Conservatives accept three progressive judges in order to avoid changing the nominating rules.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 13, 2023
United States Capitol Washington

Drug Reforms Fail Despite Republican Support in Congress

Give cannabis stores bank accounts. End sentencing disparities for cocaine.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 12, 2023January 12, 2023
Emmanuel Macron

The Arguments For and Against French Pension Reform

The current retirement age is low, but the French object to working longer.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 11, 2023

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