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Putting Atlantic Sentinel (Largely) on Hold

Between a new job and my political involvement, I won’t have much time for journalism.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 23, 2023October 23, 2023
Good Meat plant Alameda California

Cultivated Meat’s Three Major Challenges

Companies need to grow more than muscle. They need to scale up, and they need political support.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 3, 2023September 3, 2023
María Dolores Cospedal Alberto Núñez Feijóo

Feijóo Asked to Form Government, But Chances Are Slim

Most Spanish parties prefer the current prime minister, Pedro Sánchez.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 23, 2023
Pieter Omtzigt

Omtzigt Shakes Up Dutch Election with New Party

The former Christian Democrat would lure voters away from the populist right.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 21, 2023August 21, 2023
Sagrada Família Barcelona Spain

Sánchez Should Offer Catalans a Federal Spain

If an independence referendum is too much to ask.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 1, 2023
Frans Timmermans Nicola Zingaretti Pedro Sánchez

Dutch Election Three-Way Race: Polls

The liberals, a united left and a new agrarian party are tied for first place.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 29, 2023
Alberto Núñez Feijóo

Regional Parties Refuse Deal with Spanish Right

Alberto Núñez Feijóo won the election but could lose the battle in Congress.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 27, 2023
Pedro Sánchez

Spanish Election Gives Power to Separatists

Basque and Catalan parties win the crucial swing votes in Congress.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 24, 2023
Alberto Núñez Feijóo

Neither Left Nor Right Wins Majority in Spain

Regional parties hold the balance of power in Congress.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 23, 2023July 29, 2023
Barcelona Spain

Spanish Election Could Reignite Catalan Independence Crisis

Conservatives would ban independence referendums and potentially end home rule.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 22, 2023July 22, 2023
Pedro Sanchez

Sánchez Has Made Spain Freer and Greener

The opposition would take the country back in time.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJuly 21, 2023July 22, 2023
Spanish Congress Madrid

Spanish Election Guide

The electoral system, the parties, the issues and possible coalitions, explained.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 19, 2023July 22, 2023
Esteban González Pons

Spanish Conservatives Are Unlikely to Normalize Vox

Far from drawing Vox to the center, the People’s Party has been pulled to the right.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 14, 2023
European Parliament Strasbourg

Conservatives Water Down EU Nature and Farming Laws

Nature restoration becomes a required effort rather than an obligation.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 13, 2023
Mark Rutte

Rutte to Quit Dutch Politics. What Happens Next?

His own party needs a new leader. Major reforms in agriculture and housing may be put on hold.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 10, 2023July 31, 2023

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