Meloni’s Asylum Plan Gains Support
The EU would pay non-member states in Europe and North Africa to shelter asylum seekers.
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 Netherlands’ liberal party, VVD, and its Liberal Green network.
Dutch Midterm Elections Guide
Provinces, water boards, parties, polls and likely outcomes, explained.
Despite Right-Wing Gains, Dutch Election Could Push Rutte Left
The prime minister’s rivals are less willing to compromise than left-wing parties.
German Liberals Stab Dutch Liberal in the Back
The Free Democrats derail Jan Huitema’s plan for clean cars.
Italian Left Doubles Down on Failed Identity Politics
Democrats lost the election with a campaign for social justice, so they push more of it.
Joe Biden’s Border Policy, Explained
The Democrat would make it easier for some refugees to apply, but disqualify illegal aliens from asylum.
Progress on Harm Reduction in United States
The FDA may allow naloxone nasal spray. New York opens two supervised drug-use sites.
Liberals, Farmers’ Party to Gain Seats in Dutch Senate: Poll
The Christian parties in Mark Rutte’s coalition would lose.
Abolish the NHS
Britain has worse health care than the rest of Europe.
Why the Netherlands Is Calling for EU Asylum Reform
Immigration systems have been overwhelmed by a post-COVID bounce in asylum applications.
Dutch to Ease, After Tightening, Building Rules
The government is trying to solve a problem it created.
Macron Is Winning the Argument for State Aid in Europe
Two years ago, the French president’s proposals were too far-fetched.
Spanish Constitutional Crisis Ends with Whimper
Conservatives accept three progressive judges in order to avoid changing the nominating rules.
Drug Reforms Fail Despite Republican Support in Congress
Give cannabis stores bank accounts. End sentencing disparities for cocaine.
The Arguments For and Against French Pension Reform
The current retirement age is low, but the French object to working longer.