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Nick Ottens

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.

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Dutch Would Reject Ukraine Treaty in Referendum: Poll

Dutch voters are likely to use the referendum as a way to express their feelings about the EU.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 9, 2016November 9, 2021

Conservative Split on Europe: How Bad Will It Be?

Some think power will discipline Britain’s Euroskeptics. Others worry about a Tory revolt.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 8, 2016November 27, 2021

Spain’s Socialists: Coalition with Anyone But Rajoy

The country’s left-wing leader calls for a broad progressive alliance to keep the right out of power.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 8, 2016November 18, 2021
Cologne Germany

Tone-Deaf German Leaders Risk Immigration Backlash

It is not the far right but tone-deaf centrists who could radicalize German voters.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 8, 2016October 3, 2021

Cameron Wins Hungary’s Qualified Support for Reform

The British leader is starting to overcome Central European opposition to his EU reform plans.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 7, 2016November 27, 2021

Immigrants Unlikely to Plug Germany’s Skills Gap

Many immigrants from the Middle East lack the skills they need to work in a rich country like Germany.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 7, 2016November 30, 2021

Germany, Sweden Urge Measures to Slow Immigration

The Northern Europeans are overwhelmed by asylum seekers.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 6, 2016November 24, 2021

Lawmakers Quit Labour Top Ranks After Corbyn Purge

Jeremy Corbyn’s removal of critics for the party’s shadow cabinet prompts others to step down.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 6, 2016November 23, 2021

Corbyn Neuters Critics with Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle

Britain’s Labour Party leader starts removing critics from top positions at the risk of a split.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 5, 2016November 23, 2021

On Defense, Republican Rubio Veers to the Extreme

The Florida senator accuses other presidential contenders of abetting Islamic State terrorists.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 5, 2016November 27, 2021

Guide to the 2016 Republican Presidential Primaries

Some primaries matter more than others. Here is a look at the most important Republican contests.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 5, 2016January 2, 2020

No “False Picture”: Poland’s Illiberal Turn Is Worrying

Poland’s foreign minister says there is no reason for concern before calling leftism an illness.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 4, 2016November 29, 2021

Arab States Cut Diplomatic Ties with Iran

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia expel Iran’s diplomats, escalating the standoff across the Persian Gulf.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 4, 2016November 28, 2021

Poland Seeks British NATO Commitment for EU Support

Poland would be more likely to support Britain’s EU demands if it helped bolster NATO’s defenses.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 4, 2016November 25, 2021
Barcelona Spain

Snap Elections Loom as Catalan Far Left Rejects Deal

Pro-independence parties may have no choice but to call another election.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 3, 2016May 12, 2022

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