Leadsom to Face May in Contest for British Prime Minister
The energy minister makes it into the runoff, but Theresa May is still the favorite to succeed David Cameron.
Nick Ottens
Nick Ottens is a public affairs officer for the Dutch Animal Coalition and a board member for Liberal Green, the sustainability network of the Dutch liberal party VVD. He is a former political risk consultant and a former research manager for XPRIZE, where he designed prize competitions to incentivize breakthrough innovation in agriculture, food and health care. He has also worked as a journalist in Amsterdam, Barcelona and New York for EUobserver, NRC, Trouw, World Politics Review and Wynia’s Week, among others.
Can We Now Finally Bury the “Bad Intelligence” Myth?
By continuing to blame “bad intelligence” for the Iraq War, Western leaders are shirking their responsibility.
Let’s Stop with the Referendums
Most referendums are either expensive opinion polls or political ploys. We can do without both.
No More Excuses: Time to Fine Portugal and Spain
The Iberians keep failing to meet their fiscal targets. If the rules mean anything, they must be fined.
May Knocks Fox Out of Conservative Leader Contest
The home secretary receives more support from lawmakers than the other candidates combined.
Defeat Splits Podemos Between Moderates and Hardliners
Some are trying to convince the Spanish far left they lost the election because they weren’t far left enough.
Sanders Supporters Shouldn’t Sympathize with Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn isn’t a British version of Bernie Sanders. He is far more radical than the Democrat.
A Party for Britain’s “48 Percent” Would Be Doomed
Britain’s electoral system gives an advantage to the very areas that voted in the referendum to leave the EU.
Corbyn Could Leave Britain Without Opposition
The Labour Party leader will make it impossible to conduct opposition if he continues to refuse to step down.
It’s Time For These Women to Take Charge
While their male counterparts treat politics like a game, these women offer serious leadership.
British EU Exit Divides French Presidential Hopefuls
Nicolas Sarkozy calls for sweeping treaty changes. Alain Juppé argues for more of the same.
Labour Party Leader Likens Israel to Islamic Extremists
Jeremy Corbyn offends Jews by saying they are no more responsible for Israel than Muslims are for fanatics.
Boris Johnson’s Contradictions Have Caught Up with Him
You can only change your mind so many times before people start to see you for the political opportunist you are.
With Britain Out, Poland Must Repair Ties with Berlin
Polish conservatives can’t let historical grievances stand in the way of an alliance with Germany.
Liberal Democrats Call for Political Realignment in Britain
If Jeremy Corbyn digs in, chances of Labour’s center teaming up with the Liberal Democrats could rise.