Escalating Conflict Hits Libya’s Oil Exports
Fighting between factions in the east and west of Libya threatens the country’s economic lifeline.
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.
Left Could Take Over in Greece After Failed Presidential Vote
Parliament’s failure to elect a new head of state triggers early elections the far left could win.
May, Osborne Represent Rival Conservative Party Wings
Britain’s home secretary appeals to the right. The chancellor is more liberal.
Putin’s Holy War: A Challenge the West Underestimates
Secular Westerners underestimate the ideological challenge posed by Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
Löfven Does Deal with Right, Cancels Snap Elections
The Social Democrat agrees to carry out a right-wing spending plan.
Israel’s Netanyahu Neck and Neck with Opposition Left
Left-wing parties rival Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s conservatives in the polls.
Britain Refuses to Admit Health Service’s Failure
The National Health Service is failing by any measure, but no one will admit it.
Greek Parties Reject Samaras’ Offer to Hold Off Elections
Opposition parties are unmoved.
German Foreign Minister Warns Against More Russia Sanctions
Frank-Walter Steinmeier argues it is not in Europe’s interest to bring Russia to its knees.
Juncker Could Be Britain’s Ally in Europe: Lawmaker
The new commission president might be more amenable to British interests than they thought.
Deal to Rescue Dutch Coalition Alarms Other Parties
Opposition parties criticize a proposal to bypass the Senate.
Dutch Coalition Still in Doubt After Second Night of Talks
Lawmakers are hopeful that the ruling parties will find a way to stave off early elections.
Greeks Fail to Elect President, Snap Elections Possible
The government gets two more votes to elect a president before parliament needs to be dissolved.
Castro, Obama Announce Normalization of Ties
The presidents of Cuba and the United States call for an end to half a century of hostility.
Dutch Parties Yet to Resolve Government Crisis
A Labor Party rebellion could end Mark Rutte’s second government.