Why Schengen Is So Important to Europe
The passport-free zone is both an important symbol of Europe’s integration and a boon to its economy.
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.
What Other Conservatives Can Learn from Cameron
The British Conservative Party leader won reelection by appealing to voters in the middle.
Portugal Makes Last-Minute Cuts to Avoid Budget Fight
Portugal avoids becoming the first country that has its budget rejected by Brussels.
The Entitlement of Marco Rubio’s Supporters
The Republican senator’s supporters want others to exit the race before the primaries have even got underway.
Republicans Overpromised (And Some Know It)
Republican leader Paul Ryan urges lawmakers to stop making promises they know they can’t keep.
What If America Had a Multiparty Democracy?
Every four years, many voters must decide which party is the lesser of two evils.
Rubio Seen Benefiting Most from Iowa Result
The Florida senator can now claim to be the best alternative to Ted Cruz and Donald Trump.
Don’t Expect Economists to be Objective
Economists don’t seem to be very good at separating their opinions from their research.
Iowa Narrows Presidential Primary Field
Despite everything that makes this presidential contest unusual, Iowans still did what they were supposed to.
Only Euroskeptic Fanatics Would Reject Deal
Turning down a deal because Britain had to compromise on one issue would be ludicrous.
No Good Coalition Options for Spain’s Socialists
There are no easy options for Pedro Sánchez as he starts to form Spain’s next government.
Cameron Claims “Substantial Change” in EU Membership
The British leader gets most of the changes he had asked for, including curbs to in-work benefits.
Iowans Split Support Between Leading Candidates
Five of the candidates to succeed Barack Obama can claim to have done well in the first voting state.
Poll Shows Dutch Support for Ukraine Treaty Rising
More voters favor the EU treaty with Ukraine, but a majority would still vote it down in a referendum.
Greece Rejects Creditors’ Call for Pension Cuts
Alexis Tsipras proposes to raise pension contributions rather than cut benefits.