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Nick Ottens

Nick Ottens

Nick Ottens is a journalist, former political risk consultant and former research manager for XPRIZE, where he designed prize competitions to incentivize breakthrough innovation in agriculture, food and health care. He has reported from Amsterdam, Barcelona and New York for various Dutch- and English-language media, including the Atlantic Council, EUobserver, NRC, Trouw and World Politics Review.

Nick writes about the politics of France, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States in Atlantic Sentinel and Wynia’s Week. In his spare time, he edits the online magazines Never Was and Forgotten Trek.

He is a member of the board of Liberal Green, the sustainability network of the Dutch liberal party VVD.

Christian Lindner

Dutch, German Liberals Split on Climate, Sustainability

The Dutch center-right understand they can no longer cede climate policy to the left.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 8, 2023June 8, 2023
Pedro Sánchez

Sánchez Gambles by Calling Early Election in Spain

The prime minister is betting he can make the election a choice between him and the far right.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
Amsterdam Netherlands

Everyone Thinks the Netherlands’ Rental Reforms Are Nuts

Banks, investors, pension funds, the OECD… nobody believes the Dutch are getting this right.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 28, 2023May 28, 2023
Pedro Sánchez

Spanish Local Elections Guide

The first Spanish elections since the pandemic are a test for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 27, 2023May 27, 2023
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, 2023May 19, 2023
Joe Biden

The Repeal of Title 42 in Context

Joe Biden has relaxed more immigration policies and toughened others.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023
Dilan Yeşilgöz

Dutch Drug War Isn’t Working. Politicians Would Escalate It

Police budgets and interdictions in the port of Rotterdam are up. So is cocaine use.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 11, 2023May 11, 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, 2023May 8, 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, 2023May 7, 2023
Ronald Reagan

Dutch Government Mistakes Reagan’s Warning for Advice

If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 5, 2023May 5, 2023
Renmark Australia farm

Future of Farming Must Be a Mix of High and Low Tech

Gene-editing and lab-grown meat to feed the world, regenerative farming to save the planet.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 3, 2023May 3, 2023
Cannabis plant

Germany Scales Back Cannabis Legalization

Sales would only be allowed by nonprofits, not stores.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 29, 2023April 29, 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, 2023April 28, 2023
Dutch trawler

France Should Reconsider Veto to Electric Pulse Fishing

The alternative is shrinking the entire trawler fleet.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 25, 2023April 28, 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

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