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Mark Rutte

Despite Right-Wing Gains, Dutch Election Could Push Rutte Left

The prime minister’s right-wing rivals are less willing to compromise than left-wing parties.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 7, 2023April 29, 2023
Jan Huitema

German Liberals Stab Dutch Liberal in the Back

The Free Democrats derail Jan Huitema’s plan for clean cars.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 3, 2023April 28, 2023
Elly Schlein

Italian Left Doubles Down on Failed Identity Politics

Democrats lost the election campaigning for social justice, so they push more of it.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 28, 2023April 25, 2023
Joe Biden

Joe Biden’s Border Policy, Explained

The Democrat would make it easier for some refugees to apply, but disqualify illegal aliens from asylum.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 23, 2023April 23, 2023
Roberta Metsola Mark Rutte

Why the Netherlands Is Calling for EU Asylum Reform

Immigration systems have been overwhelmed by a post-COVID bounce in asylum applications.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 27, 2023April 8, 2023
Emmanuel Macron Ursula von der Leyen

Macron Is Winning the Argument for State Aid in Europe

Two years ago, the French president’s proposals were too far-fetched.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 18, 2023April 4, 2023
Pedro Sánchez

Spanish Constitutional Crisis Ends with Whimper

Conservatives accept three progressive judges in order to avoid changing the nominating rules.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 13, 2023March 29, 2023
Emmanuel Macron

The Arguments For and Against French Pension Reform

The current retirement age is low, but the French object to working longer.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 11, 2023March 26, 2023
Netherlands dairy cows

Dutch Plan for Organic Farming Underwhelms

The money is a drop in the bucket compared to overall farm subsidies.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 25, 2022November 1, 2023
Constitutional Court Madrid Spain

Spanish Judges Block Senate Debate to Replace Them

Conservatives go out of their way to avoid a progressive court.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 22, 2022February 23, 2023
Siena Italy bartender

Italy Shows Goodwill to EU with Last-Minute Tax Changes

The right-wing government needs the EU to sign off on COVID-19 recovery funds.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 20, 2022February 17, 2023
Asylum center Ter Apel Netherlands

Europe’s Asylum Crisis, Explained

A deep dive into the numbers plus the policies of France, Italy and Netherlands.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 12, 2022February 3, 2023
Madrid Spain

Rent Control Keeps Failing. Countries Keep Trying

What do you call doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results?

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 1, 2022January 27, 2023
Ron DeSantis

Is Ron DeSantis the Next Donald Trump?

The Florida governor has become a strong contender for his party’s presidential nomination.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 14, 2022January 12, 2023
United States Capitol Washington

Midterms Could Have Gone Worse for Democrats

Joe Biden’s party isn’t popular, but Republicans are worse.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 9, 2022January 10, 2023

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