Liberal Democrats Are Least Bad Option in British Election
Both the Conservatives and Labour have vacated the center. Vote for the party in the middle.
Atlantic Sentinel
The Atlantic Sentinel is Nick Ottens' opinion blog and newsletter about the politics of France, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States.
Give Regional Parties the Balance of Power in Spain
They might stop the major parties from exacerbating the crisis in Catalonia.
Sánchez Wins in Spain But Could Need Separatists for Majority
The Socialist places first, but he will need the support of Basque and Catalan parties to govern.
Sánchez Is the Reasonable Choice in Spain’s Election
We side with the problem-solvers, which in Spain today is Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Rutte Loses Senate Majority, Gains for Dutch Far Right
Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s four-party government is about to lose its majority in the Senate.
May’s Brexit Deal Splits Conservatives
Ministers unhappy with the draft treaty have resigned.
Divided Congress After Midterm Elections in America
Democrats take the House in a repudiation of Donald Trump’s presidency, but the Senate remains Republican.
American Elections: Analysis and Opinion Blog
Read the Atlantic Sentinel for a transatlantic perspective on the midterm elections in the United States.
Theresa May Loses Pro-Brexit Ministers
Brexit Secretary David Davis and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resign.
Italy in Crisis After President Blocks Anti-EU Government
Carlo Cottarelli is asked to lead a technocratic government until new elections can be held.
No Party or Coalition Wins Majority in Italy
Populist Five Star Movement and League gain at the expense of mainstream parties.
Left-Right Coalition Would Be Best Outcome for Italy
A grand coalition, with Antonio Tajani as prime minister, would be the best outcome for Italy.
German Parties Finalize Centrist Coalition Agreement
Christian Democrats and Social Democrats finalize a deal that keeps Angela Merkel in power.
Separatists Defend Majority in Catalan Election
But the independence crisis has split Catalonia down the middle.
Independence Crisis in Catalonia
Spain revokes Catalonia’s self-government in the wake of a controversial independence referendum.