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The Atlantic Sentinel is Nick Ottens' opinion blog and newsletter about the politics of France, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States.
Nick Clegg Jo Swinson

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 SentinelAtlantic SentinelDecember 9, 2019December 2, 2021
Pedro Sánchez

Give Regional Parties the Balance of Power in Spain

They might stop the major parties from exacerbating the crisis in Catalonia.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelNovember 7, 2019November 18, 2021
Pedro Sánchez

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.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelApril 28, 2019July 23, 2023
Pedro Sánchez

Sánchez Is the Reasonable Choice in Spain’s Election

We side with the problem-solvers, which in Spain today is Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelApril 25, 2019October 28, 2021
The Hague Netherlands

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.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelMarch 20, 2019November 5, 2021
Theresa May

May’s Brexit Deal Splits Conservatives

Ministers unhappy with the draft treaty have resigned.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelNovember 15, 2018November 15, 2021
United States Capitol Washington

Divided Congress After Midterm Elections in America

Democrats take the House in a repudiation of Donald Trump’s presidency, but the Senate remains Republican.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelNovember 6, 2018November 14, 2022
Washington DC

American Elections: Analysis and Opinion Blog

Read the Atlantic Sentinel for a transatlantic perspective on the midterm elections in the United States.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelOctober 30, 2018October 24, 2021
Theresa May

Theresa May Loses Pro-Brexit Ministers

Brexit Secretary David Davis and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resign.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelJuly 9, 2018November 25, 2021
Saint Peter's Basilica Rome Italy

Italy in Crisis After President Blocks Anti-EU Government

Carlo Cottarelli is asked to lead a technocratic government until new elections can be held.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelMay 27, 2018November 24, 2021
Matteo Renzi

No Party or Coalition Wins Majority in Italy

Populist Five Star Movement and League gain at the expense of mainstream parties.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelMarch 4, 2018December 7, 2021
Matteo Renzi

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.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelMarch 2, 2018December 1, 2021
Angela Merkel

German Parties Finalize Centrist Coalition Agreement

Christian Democrats and Social Democrats finalize a deal that keeps Angela Merkel in power.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelFebruary 7, 2018November 13, 2021
Plaça de Sant Jaume Barcelona Spain

Separatists Defend Majority in Catalan Election

But the independence crisis has split Catalonia down the middle.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelDecember 21, 2017November 17, 2022
Plaça de Catalunya Barcelona Spain

Independence Crisis in Catalonia

Spain revokes Catalonia’s self-government in the wake of a controversial independence referendum.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelOctober 3, 2017November 30, 2021

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