Poland’s Government Steps Up Battle with Court
The conservative Law and Justice party continues to try to stack the Constitutional Tribunal in its favor.
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.
Republican Party Insiders Reject Rules Change
Republican Party insiders vote down a proposal to change the rules for the nominating convention.
Europe’s Social Democrats Can Learn from Canada
Canada’s Liberals have aligned themselves with the socially liberal middle class and won.
Britain Urged to Remain in European Union
Business leaders and other countries want the United Kingdom to vote to stay in the EU.
England’s Challenge Is Bridging Blue-Red Divide
There are two visions of England. Leaders must bridge the gap between them.
Clinton, Trump Triumph in New York Primaries
For the Democrats, the presidential contest is basically over. The Republican still have a long way to go.
Why America Must Support the Saudis
The United States have little in common with the royals of Saudi Arabia, but they are the lesser of evils.
Britain Has Mixed Success in Influencing EU Decisions
The United Kingdom is outvoted more often than most countries, but it also has an outsized influence.
Far-Left Voters Reject Coalition in Spain
A majority rejects a proposed coalition government led by the mainstream Socialists in a party referendum.
Prospect of Trump Sparks Republican Rules Fight
Some want to change the rules to make it easier to nominate someone other than Donald Trump.
Professors Confuse Right Wing for Authoritarian
Britons who want a small state and a “strong” foreign policy are not susceptible to authoritarianism.
Don’t Berate Schäuble for Speaking His Mind
The German finance minister isn’t undermining the European Central Bank by criticizing its policy.
Groisman’s Elevation Does Not Bode Well for Ukraine
Ukraine’s new prime minister is a lackey for a president who has refused to clean up its rotten political system.
Why the Rules Matter and Why They Don’t
Delegate rules may have helped Donald Trump so far; his supporters will still cry foul when they no longer do.
Some Rubio Delegates Would Be Free Agents
Some of the delegates previously committed to nominating the Floridian could vote for someone else.