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Veluwe Netherlands deer

EU Proposals for Nature Restoration Spook Businesses, Farmers

Greens aren’t happy either. They don’t believe the proposals go far enough.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 19, 2023July 21, 2023
Joe Biden

The Repeal of Title 42 in Context

Joe Biden has relaxed more immigration policies and toughened others.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 13, 2023July 19, 2023
Venice Italy restaurant

Italy’s Labor Reforms, Explained

Giorgia Meloni cuts unemployment benefits and makes it easier to hire workers short-term.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 8, 2023July 13, 2023
Salvador Illa

Catalan Socialists Learn from Their Mistakes

Two years ago, Salvador Illa let his ego get in the way of a deal.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 7, 2023July 11, 2023
Cannabis plant

Germany Scales Back Cannabis Legalization

Sales would only be allowed by nonprofits, not stores.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 29, 2023July 3, 2023
Thierry Breton Mark Rutte

Dutch Government’s Budget and Climate Deal, Explained

Higher interest rates necessitate spending cuts. The Netherlands must do more to cut emissions.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 28, 2023June 26, 2023
Mediterranean Sea migrant boat

Italy Narrows Right to Asylum After Boat Arrivals Quadruple

Giorgia Meloni also raises prison sentences for human traffickers.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 23, 2023June 8, 2023
Barcelona Spain

Spain’s Rental Reforms, Explained

Rent increases are capped through 2025. The government will subsidize more low-rent housing.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 20, 2023May 30, 2023
Amsterdam Netherlands

Overregulation Drives Up Rental Prices in Dutch Cities

New rules meant to protect renters are causing rents to spike.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 14, 2023May 28, 2023
Antwerp Belgium port

Belgium, Netherlands Break Cocaine Records

More cocaine is seized in Antwerp and Rotterdam than ever, but consumption has also gone up.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 8, 2023May 27, 2023
Mölsheim Germany wind turbines

EU Plans for Hydrogen, Clean Tech and Mining, Explained

Europe’s answer to the American Inflation Reduction Act.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 4, 2023May 19, 2023
Giorgia Meloni

Italy’s Synthetic Food Ban Is Victory for Meat Lobbyists

Slaughters and farm lobbyists insist cultivated meat is “unnatural”. What it is, is competition.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 29, 2023May 11, 2023
Sigrid Kaag Mark Rutte

Victory for Farmers’ Party Is Challenge to Dutch Government

Christian Democrats want to meet farmers halfway. Liberals insist on cutting emissions.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 26, 2023May 7, 2023
Mark Rutte Giorgia Meloni

Meloni’s Asylum Plan Gains Support

The EU would pay non-member states to shelter asylum seekers.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 16, 2023May 5, 2023
Nijmegen Netherlands

Dutch Midterm Elections Guide

Provinces, water boards, parties, polls and likely outcomes, explained.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 14, 2023May 3, 2023

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