Portugal’s President Suggests Early Elections, Deepens Political Crisis
Rather than supporting a cabinet reshuffle, Aníbal Cavaco Silva urges a broader political agreement.
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.
Berlusconi Court Ruling Threatens Italian Coalition’s Stability
Conservatives block all parliamentary activity to protest a Supreme Court ruling.
Arab Gulf States Promise to Prop Up Egypt’s Failing Economy
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates promise to provide much needed cash for Egypt’s interim government.
Press Confused by Obama’s Middle East Priorities
Newspapers wonder why the president still bothers with the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Leftist Bachelet Likely to Reclaim Chile’s Presidency
Chile’s former president promises to tackle economic inequalities the right failed to address.
Cutting American Aid for Egypt’s Military Shortsighted
The United States have no reason to make life harder for Egypt’s generals now they’re in control again.
American Army Chief Suggests Egypt Aid Could Be Cut
General Martin Dempsey warns that the Egyptian army’s coup will have “consequences”.
Portuguese Party Leaders Seen Close to Deal to Continue Coalition
The Christian Democrats may yet stay in coalition with Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho’s liberal conservatives.
Domestic Interests Color Region’s Reaction to Egypt Coup
Opponents of the Muslim Brotherhood welcome its overthrow in Egypt, even if they’re on opposite sides in Syria’s civil war.
Army Deposes Morsi, Installs Transitional Government
The military names Egypt’s chief justice as interim head of state.
Portugal’s Passos Coelho Clings to Power After Ministers Resign
The conservative prime minister is confident he can stave off early elections.
Dutch, French Nationalists to Jointly Contest Election
Both oppose the European Union and Muslim immigration, but the Dutch are socially liberal.
Despite Ultimatum, Outright Army Coup in Egypt Unlikely
The generals don’t want to be held accountable for the Muslim Brotherhood’s failures.
Egyptians Increasingly Favor Restoration of Army Rule
Dissatisfied with the Muslim Brotherhood, Egyptians could tolerate the generals’ return to power.
Obama’s Second-Term Priorities Are Not Public’s
Whereas Americans care about jobs, their president is working on climate change and gun control.