It’s Time to Call Out Turkey’s Leaders for What They Are
The Islamists ruling Turkey are antisemitic bullies.
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.
Balkans Vulnerable to Russian Meddling, Expert Warns
If Russia wants to force Europe’s attention away from Ukraine, it could make trouble in the Balkans.
Russia’s Gazprom Says Will End Gas Transits Through Ukraine
The Russian energy conglomerate urges its European customers to link up with a new Turkish pipeline.
Finland’s Stubb Rules Out Greek Debt Reduction
The Finnish prime minister says a “resounding no” to forgiving Greek loans from other eurozone countries.
Catalonia to Call Election as Proxy for Independence
Catalan independence leaders promise to interpret an election victory as a vote to leave Spain.
European Right is Allowing Putin’s Friends to Monopolize Anti-Islamism
By refusing to confront the problems of Islam, European leaders allow pro-Russian nationalism to flourish.
Romney Could Split Party Establishment If He Ran Again
If they both ran, Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney could split the relatively moderate conservative vote.
Going into Election, Greece on Collision Course with Germany
The Germans are running out of patience, but most Greeks don’t believe their threats.
Britain’s Miliband Proposes More State Interventionism
The Labour Party leader calls for energy price cuts and higher taxes on the rich.
Suspects in Paris Attack Killed After Two-Day Manhunt
The suspects in the attack on the Charlie Hebdo newspaper are killed in a shootout with French police.
Gunmen Kill Twelve at French Magazine Lampooning Islam
Twelve people, including two police officers, are murdered.
Labour Party to South England: “Drop Dead”
Labour proposes to pay for extra nurses in Scotland by raising taxes on homes in South England.
Right-Wing Politics Divide German Euroskeptics
A personal power struggle in Germany’s Euroskeptic party reveals ideological confusion.
Greek Euro Exit “Almost Inevitable” If Left Wins Election
Germany believes a Greek withdrawal from the European currency union could be managed.
Central European Idea Still Has Merit
It would be pessimistic to see the idea of Central Europe failing altogether, but it is under threat.