Ballot Requirements Another Way the Party Decides
Getting on the ballot in all states is a challenge for presidential candidates who lack party support.
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.
Poland’s Law and Justice Party Up to Its Old Tricks
The conservatives try to remove justices who were appointed by their political opponents.
Eastern Europeans Argue Against Nord Stream
Former Russian client states argue that extending the Baltic Sea pipeline would hurt Ukraine.
Labour Members Rebel Against Pacifist Leader
Few lawmakers share Jeremy Corbyn’s resistance to airstrikes against the self-declared Islamic State.
Belgium Lowers Terror Threat, Keeps Soldiers in Streets
The threat is no longer “very close,” but Belgium stays on guard against a terrorist attack.
Putin Ready to Move On After Turks Shoot Down Jet
The Russian leader says he is ready to cooperate, but the Turks better not shoot down another plane.
Ukraine’s Poroshenko Urges Dutch to Support EU Treaty
The Ukrainian president says Dutch Euroskeptics are playing into Russia’s hands.
Leaders Recognize Migration to Europe Must Be Slowed
Europe’s passport-free Schengen Area could be at risk if members fail to control the influx of people.
Sarkozy Launches Risky Attack on Multicultural Society
The former president may not succeed in outflanking the far right.
Germany Deploys Frigate, Jets to Fight Islamic State
Germany sends a frigate and military planes to help its allies fight the Islamic State in Syria.
Britain Cannot “Outsource” War: Cameron
Britain’s prime minister makes his case for airstrikes against the fanatical Islamist group.
While Others Panic, Obama Keeps Calm and Carries On
Critics fault him for not solving every crisis in the world.
Russia Escalates Tit for Tat with Ukraine, Blocks Gas
Russia stops delivering gas to Ukraine after the electricity in Crimea is cut off.
Osborne Keeps Tax Credits, Sees Surplus by 2020
Britain’s chancellor backs away from controversial tax reforms, but makes deep cuts elsewhere.
Le Pen Ahead in Poll for French Regional Elections
France’s nationalists would get more support than the mainstream right.