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United States Capitol Washington

American Midterm Elections Guide

The electoral system, the parties, projections, swing states and possible outcomes, explained.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 4, 2022November 8, 2022
Rotterdam Netherlands

Why the Netherlands Isn’t Building

Homeowners are resistant and politicians are too demanding.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 22, 2022December 1, 2022
Italian parliament Rome

Italian Election Guide

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

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 22, 2022October 28, 2022
Eemshaven Netherlands power plant

Europe’s Energy Crisis, Explained

Gas prices have reached record highs. Governments spend €280 billion on subsidies and tax cuts.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 27, 2022October 6, 2022
Mario Draghi

Mario Draghi’s Downfall, Explained

And what to expect of the next government.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 20, 2022March 5, 2023
Netherlands

The Netherlands’ Farm Crisis, Explained

One in three Dutch livestock farmers could lose their business.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 12, 2022May 19, 2023
Boris Johnson

How Johnson Lost the Confidence of Tory Lawmakers

The prime minister broke the rules, and his word.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 6, 2022August 19, 2022
Dutch soldiers

How the Netherlands Is Spending Billions More on Defense

Soldiers get a raise, the Air Force six F-35s and four Reaper drones.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 5, 2022August 15, 2022
Ter Apel Netherlands asylum seekers

Why Dutch Asylum Centers Are Full

There is not enough housing for immigrants.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 30, 2022August 3, 2022
Emmanuel Macron

How Divided Government Works in France

Without a majority in the National Assembly, the president can still make foreign policy.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 11, 2022July 5, 2022
Washington DC

Why Congress Let Biden’s Child Benefits Lapse

And what it can learn from the Dutch.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 26, 2022June 9, 2022
Charles de Gaulle

Three Political Traditions Explain the French Election

Charles de Gaulle’s two-party system has broken down.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 23, 2022June 1, 2022
Valérie Pécresse

French Presidential Election Guide

The electoral system, the candidates, the key issues and the most likely outcomes.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 9, 2022May 6, 2022
Marine Le Pen

Programs of the French Presidential Candidates, Compared

Policies include leaving NATO, legalizing cannabis, raising the retirement age and renationalizing motorways.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 4, 2022April 20, 2022
Emmanuel Macron

Macron’s Successes and Failures

What the French president has, and hasn’t, got done in five years.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 28, 2022April 24, 2022

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