Waiting for a Deal in Catalonia
Separatist parties have yet to form a new government.
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.
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In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
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But center-right parties may want to think twice before forcing him out.
Rutte’s Future in Doubt After Botched Coalition Talks
The long-ruling Dutch prime minister is suddenly vulnerable.
Fragmented Dutch Parliament Lacks Experience
It’s the price the Netherlands has to pay for giving its voters so much choice.
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Emmanuel Macron an “authoritarian”? He is the most liberal president of France in forty years!
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Mark Rutte and Pedro Sánchez caution against protectionism.
Netanyahu’s Rivals Must Do Deal with Arab Parties
It’s time to end the taboo.
Netanyahu Rival Would Be Kingmaker in New Knesset
But another right-wing government is still the most likely outcome.
Netanyahu Cruises to Reelection on Back of Vaccination Success
A few months ago, the conservative might have lost the election.
Liberal Parties Look for Allies in Netherlands
Mark Rutte needs at least three parties to form another government.
Don’t Blame Laschet for Poor State Election Results
The German Christian Democratic party leader is barely two months on the job.
Curaçao Election Result Will Set Off Alarm Bells in Netherlands
Parties opposed to the conditions of Dutch financial aid win a majority.