Farage Revives Euroskeptic Group, Admits Polish Rightwinger
The UKIP appears to have less qualms than he used to about working with radicals.
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.
India’s Modi Relaxes Labor Inspections, Reduces Compliance
The conservative prime minister makes it easier for businesses to comply with rigid labor laws.
French Economy Minister Seeks to Buy Time with Deregulation
Emmanuel Macron hopes reforms will convince the EU to give France more time for deficit reduction.
Farage’s Euroskeptic Alliance Collapses, Opportunity for Le Pen, Wilders?
The collapse of Nigel Farage’s bloc could give Dutch and French nationalists a chance to form their own alliance.
Republicans’ Congressional Victory Will Be Bittersweet
As long as Barack Obama remains in the White House, there is not going to be a change in policy.
Belgian Premier Unveils Labor, Pension Reforms
Charles Michel emphasizes labor and pension reforms in his first speech as prime minister.
Catalonia Drops Independence Referendum, to Call Elections
Separatists in Catalonia call off plans for an independence referendum. But not really.
All Is Not Well in Germany But Merkel’s Coalition Slow to Act
To sustain its competitiveness, Germany needs to invest.
Madrid’s Intransigence to Blame for Catalan Separatism
Spain’s refusal to give the Catalans a say in their future has galvanized the independence movement.
Merkel Seeks Chinese Support Against Russia
Germany tries to leverage its trade relation with China to put pressure on Vladimir Putin.
German Right Underestimates Alternative Challenge
As long as Angela Merkel’s party sticks to the center, there will be space for a party on the right.
Italy’s Renzi Wins Senate’s Backing for Labor Reforms
The prime minister clears one parliamentary hurdle, but must make haste.
Don’t Blame Turkey for “Dragging Its Feet” in Syria
Expecting Turkey to aid Kurdish separatists without a plan to remove Bashar Assad is unreasonable.
Syrian Rebels Find Evidence of Russian Presence in Army Base
Rebels say they have found proof of a Russian intelligence or special forces presence in Syria.
Belgian Right-Wing Parties Close to Forming Government
Christian democrat, liberal and Flemish nationalist parties are expected to finalize a coalition deal.