Senate Backs Renzi-Berlusconi Pact, Some Leftists Angered
Some left-wing Italian lawmakers are angered by their leader’s cooperation with Silvio Berlusconi.
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.
Greece Defies Bailout Terms, Cancels Privatizations
Violating the terms of its bailout, Greece cancels privatizations and vows to raise pension payments.
Obama Seeks Close Relationship with Saudi King
A visit to Riyadh is a chance for Barack Obama to patch up relations with America’s biggest Arab ally.
Greek Far Left to Form Coalition with Right-Wing Euroskeptics
Greece’s next government will challenge the rest of Europe in order to put a end to austerity.
Far Left Wins Greek Election, Wants to End Austerity
A party that promises to renege on Greece’s bailout commitments wins the parliamentary election.
Farage Could “Potentially” Do Deal with Britain’s Conservatives
The Euroskeptic party leader shifts his position on working with David Cameron’s Conservatives.
Mariupol Offensive Suggests Russia’s Ambitions Broad
An attack on the port city of Mariupol suggests Russia’s land grab in Ukraine is far from over.
Hadi Resigns, Leaves Yemen’s Fate in Houthi Rebels’ Hands
The resignation of Yemen’s president leaves Houthi rebels effectively in control of the country.
Saudi King Dies, Leaves Challenges for Successor
The new Saudi king, Salman, faces upheaval abroad and challenges at home.
Dutch, Germans Critical of European Quantitative Easing
Media in Germany and the Netherlands are critical of the European Central Bank’s latest policy.
Italy’s Renzi Wins Senate Support for Electoral Reforms
A vote in the Italian Senate paves the way for an overhaul of the Italian electoral system.
Obama Urges Higher Taxes to Arrest Middle Class Decline
The president calls for higher taxes on the rich to finance benefits for the middle class.
Houthi Rebels Storm Yemen’s Presidential Palace
The war reaches Yemen’s capital as Houthi rebels come in from the north.
Germans Apprehensive About Quantitative Easing
The Germans fear debt purchases will undermine the incentive for structural reform.
Belgium Deploys Troops with Europe on High Terror Alert
Belgian soldiers are deployed to help guard government and Jewish sites in Antwerp and Brussels.