Cultivated Meat’s Three Major Challenges
Companies need to grow more than muscle. They need to scale up, and they need political support.
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Spanish Election Guide
The electoral system, the parties, the issues and possible coalitions, explained.
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.
What Spain’s People’s Party Wants
The conservaties will probably win the election, but they may need to do a deal with the far right.
Three Typical Mistakes About Cultivated Meat
Critics compare current prices, compare cultivated meat to a perfect world and bet against progress.
Spanish Local Elections Guide
The first Spanish elections since the pandemic are a test for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Italy’s Labor Reforms, Explained
Giorgia Meloni cuts unemployment benefits and makes it easier to hire workers short-term.
Dutch Government’s Budget and Climate Deal, Explained
Higher interest rates necessitate spending cuts. The Netherlands must do more to cut emissions.
Spain’s Rental Reforms, Explained
Rent increases are capped through 2025. The government will subsidize more low-rent housing.
EU Plans for Hydrogen, Clean Tech and Mining, Explained
Europe’s answer to the American Inflation Reduction Act.
Dutch Midterm Elections Guide
Provinces, water boards, parties, polls and likely outcomes, explained.
Joe Biden’s Border Policy, Explained
The Democrat would make it easier for some refugees to apply, but disqualify illegal aliens from asylum.
Why the Netherlands Is Calling for EU Asylum Reform
Immigration systems have been overwhelmed by a post-COVID bounce in asylum applications.
The Arguments For and Against French Pension Reform
The current retirement age is low, but the French object to working longer.
Europe’s Asylum Crisis, Explained
A deep dive into the numbers plus the policies of France, Italy and Netherlands.