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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
Sebastian Kurz Emmanuel Macron

Don’t Panic About Macron’s Reelection (Yet)

In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 16, 2021April 20, 2022
Dutch parliament The Hague

Fragmented Dutch Parliament Lacks Experience

It’s the price the Netherlands has to pay for giving its voters so much choice.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 30, 2021November 18, 2021
Mark Rutte Pedro Sánchez Charles Michel

Dutch and Spanish Leaders Share Vision for EU

Mark Rutte and Pedro Sánchez caution against protectionism.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 26, 2021November 5, 2021
Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu Cruises to Reelection on Back of Vaccination Success

A few months ago, the conservative might have lost the election.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 23, 2021December 1, 2021
Pablo Iglesias

Spanish Tribulations in Multiparty Democracy

It’s still better than the alternative.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 20, 2021November 29, 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
Mark Rutte

Foreign Press Are Missing the Story in the Dutch Election

Journalists hype the far right and overlook the consensus in the center.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 17, 2021November 15, 2021
The Hague Netherlands

Dutch Election Guide

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

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 16, 2021October 25, 2021
Jesse Klaver

Dutch Left Could Have Worst Election in Decades

Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s liberal party alone would win more seats.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 11, 2021December 3, 2021
Joe Biden

Child Benefits Could Outlive Biden’s COVID-19 Stimulus

A new allowance could cut child poverty in half and encourage Americans to have more kids.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 8, 2021November 24, 2021
The Hague Netherlands

What’s at Stake in the Dutch Election

From climate policy to taxes, here are the key issues in the Dutch election.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 5, 2021October 2, 2021
Netherlands wind turbines

Energy Plays Key Role in Dutch Election

There is consensus on biomass and natural gas. Nuclear energy and windmills are controversial.

Avatar photoLiam van de VenFebruary 27, 2021November 5, 2021
Rotterdam Netherlands

What Divides Dutch Voters

Age, education, geography and gender.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 23, 2021November 5, 2021
Mario Draghi

Draghi Understands What Italy Needs

Do the political parties that support his government?

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 19, 2021December 2, 2021

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