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Jindal’s Republican Presidential Candidacy Puzzles Many

The Louisiana governor is running as the sort of populist he denounced two years ago.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 24, 2015November 27, 2021

Lack of Greek Pension, Tax Reform Block Deal

The IMF rejects Greece’s proposals for pension reform, setting back hopes of a bailout deal.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 24, 2015November 25, 2021
Copenhagen Denmark

Denmark’s Election Result Reflects European Trend

Parties that are pro- or anti-globalization draw voters away from the political center.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 22, 2015October 2, 2021

War Tests Syrian Druze’s Loyalties and Israel’s Neutrality

Syria’s Druze are torn between supporting Bashar Assad and seeking help from neighboring Israel.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 19, 2015November 28, 2021
Danish parliament Copenhagen

Bittersweet Victory for Denmark’s Right-Wing Bloc

The right wins a one-seat majority, but the once dominant liberal party is beaten into third place.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 19, 2015October 25, 2021
Danish parliament Copenhagen

Islanders Kingmakers in Danish Parliament

Deputies from the Faroe Islands and Greenland would hold the balance of power in Denmark’s next parliament.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 18, 2015October 2, 2021

Conservatives Not Yet Swayed by Sometimes Mundane Bush

Jeb Bush’s optimistic and reform-minded conservatism isn’t inspiring Republican voters yet.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 16, 2015April 20, 2022

Merkel, Schäuble Disagree About Greek Euro Exit

Chancellor Angela Merkel is less sure than her finance minister about letting Greece exit the euro.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 16, 2015November 13, 2021

Dutch, French Nationalists to Form Euroskeptic Bloc

Marine Le Pen and Geert Wilders finally find enough allies to form a bloc in Strasbourg.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 16, 2015November 10, 2021

Left Could Dominate Dutch Tax Reform Talks

Mark Rutte can’t count on other conservatives to help overhaul the Dutch tax code.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 14, 2015November 10, 2021

Clinton Speech Shows Political Center Shifting Left

But she must still come up with new policies.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 14, 2015November 27, 2021

Proposed Reforms Sustain French Labor Market Divide

François Hollande won’t make it easier to fire French workers.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 11, 2015November 10, 2021

Why Jeb Bush Underwhelmed in Berlin

The Republican’s remarks on Russia were too dovish for his party and too hawkish for many Germans.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 10, 2015November 27, 2021
London England

Early Signs of Europe Rebellion as Tories Approve Referendum

Britain’s ruling Conservatives back a referendum on Europe but warn against attempts to rig the vote.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 10, 2015October 3, 2021

Denmark’s Left-Wing Coalition Could Stay in Power

The opposition liberals have thrown away their lead in the polls since Helle Thorning-Schmidt called early elections.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 10, 2015November 28, 2021

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