Why the Netherlands Is Calling for EU Asylum Reform
Immigration systems have been overwhelmed by a post-COVID bounce in asylum applications.
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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.
American Midterm Elections Guide
The electoral system, the parties, projections, swing states and possible outcomes, explained.
Why the Netherlands Isn’t Building
Homeowners are resistant and politicians are too demanding.
Italian Election Guide
The electoral system, the parties, the issues and the possible outcomes, explained.
Europe’s Energy Crisis, Explained
Gas prices have reached record highs. Governments spend €280 billion on subsidies and tax cuts.
Mario Draghi’s Downfall, Explained
And what to expect from the next government.
The Netherlands’ Farm Crisis, Explained
One in three Dutch livestock farmers could lose their business.
How Johnson Lost the Confidence of Tory Lawmakers
The prime minister broke the rules, and his word.
How the Netherlands Is Spending Billions More on Defense
Soldiers get a raise, the Air Force six F-35s and four Reaper drones.
Why Dutch Asylum Centers Are Full
There is not enough housing for immigrants.
How Divided Government Works in France
Without a majority in the National Assembly, the president can still make foreign policy.
Why Congress Let Biden’s Child Benefits Lapse
And what it can learn from the Dutch.
Three Political Traditions Explain the French Election
Charles de Gaulle’s two-party system has broken down.