Hungary Denies Europe Blocks Nuclear Deal with Russia
Hungary disputes reports that European regulators are blocking a nuclear fuel supply deal.
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.
Saleh Loyalists Abandon Yemen’s Hadi
A power struggle between Yemen’s former president and his embattled successor could benefit Houthi rebels.
Sweden to Boost Defense, Remilitarize Gotland
Sweden will finance expanded submarine operations and a permanent military presence on Gotland.
Dutch, German Central Banks Criticize Quantitative Easing
The Dutch and Germans worry that “easy money” will discourage countries from reforming.
Netanyahu Urges Right-Wing Voters Not to Abandon Likud
The prime minister presents himself as the only alternative to left-wing rule.
Resignations Cast Cloud Over Dutch “Teflon Premier”
Mark Rutte’s ability to emerge unscathed from scandals is starting to wear thin.
Britain’s Conservatives Ahead of Labour in Recent Polls
Prime Minister David Cameron’s party has pulled ahead of Labour in recent surveys.
With Threats, Leaders Push Greece Closer to Euro Exit
Greece’s attempts to extort its Northern European creditor states is testing their patience to the limit.
Hardening Attitudes, Party Asymmetry Root of Gridlock
Democrats’ and Republicans’ inability to compromise has roots going back decades.
In Italy, Berlusconi Comeback Seems Farfetched
The political right is divided. Italians are altogether tired of the former prime minister.
France Rewarded for Reforms, Gets More Time to Cut Spending
European finance ministers give France two more years to bring down its deficit.
Greece’s Migrants Threat Rubs Dutch, Germans Wrong Way
Greece’s threat to flood the continent with migrants has outraged Northern Europe.
Republicans Warn Iran Deal with Obama May Not Last
Senators warn Iran that any deal they reach with Barack Obama could easily be undone by his successor.
Nuclear Submarines No Deal Breakers for Scottish Nationalists
The Scottish National Party says it could support a Labour government on an “issue-by-issue” basis.
Juncker’s European Army Is Not Going to Happen
Nobody other than the president of the European Commission is interested in militarizing the EU.