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Marseille France

French Regional Elections Guide

The elections are mainly a battle between the center-right and far right.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 19, 2021October 18, 2021
Eilean Donan Castle Scotland

The Arguments For and Against Scottish Independence

Scotland has a strong economy, but it relies on England for its defense and trade.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 5, 2021November 23, 2021
Annalena Baerbock

Why Germany’s Greens Are on the Rise

After sixteen years of muddling through, the time is ripe for something new.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 26, 2021November 25, 2021
Dutch parliament The Hague

Dutch Election: Takeaways and What Happens Next

A center-right government seems likely, but new parties could play a role.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 18, 2021November 13, 2022
The Hague Netherlands

Dutch Election Guide

The Dutch electoral system, the parties, the polls and possible coalitions.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 16, 2021October 25, 2021
Barcelona Spain

Catalan Election Guide

The Catalan electoral system, the parties, the polls and possible coalitions.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 12, 2021October 28, 2021
European Union flags

What to Make of the EU-UK Trade Agreement

The highlights, analysis and the one thing that’s left: Gibraltar.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 30, 2020December 2, 2021
Berlaymont Brussels Belgium

EU “Government Shutdown” Looms

If Hungary and Poland maintain their veto, the EU could be without a proper budget.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 7, 2020June 20, 2022
Nguyễn Phú Trọng Joe Biden

What Biden’s Victory Means for the World

The Democrat would rehabilitate multilateralism, but Senate Republicans could block ambitious proposals.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 8, 2020November 24, 2021
Donald Trump Emmanuel Macron

What’s at Stake for Europe in America’s Election

Agriculture, China, the environment, technology, trade and security.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 3, 2020November 12, 2021
New York State Capitol Albany

The Electoral College, Explained

Why it exists, how it works and how it could fail.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 1, 2020November 29, 2021
Donald Trump

Demographics of the American Election

White voters with and without a degree, women and Latinos will probably determine the outcome.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 24, 2020November 27, 2021
White House Washington

American Elections Guide

The American voting system, the parties, the candidates and the key issues.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 22, 2020October 20, 2022
Tuscany Italy

Italian Regional Elections Guide

Seven regions hold elections, including the left-wing stronghold Tuscany.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 20, 2020November 28, 2021
Emmanuel Macron

What’s in France’s €100 Billion Stimulus

The big items are tax cuts, job retraining and investments in the green economy.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 5, 2020February 16, 2022

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