Draghi Understands What Italy Needs
Do the political parties that support his 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.
Catalan Election: Takeaways and What Happens Next
Another separatist coalition is the most likely outcome.
Republicans, Socialists Share First Place in Catalonia
The outcome allows for another separatist coalition or a government of the left.
Catalan Election Guide
The Catalan electoral system, the parties, the polls and possible coalitions.
Three-Way Race for First Place in Catalonia
The Socialists are neck and neck with the two largest independence parties.
Italy Shouldn’t Need Draghi
A stronger democracy wouldn’t need a strong man.
Support for Anti-EU Parties Falls During Pandemic
Mainstream parties have gained popularity. Trust in the EU is up.
Far Right Comes to Sánchez’ Rescue in Spain
Vox unexpectedly gives the prime minister a majority for his coronavirus recovery plan.
Scotland Is a Country!
Or: how I learned to trigger Scottish nationalists.
Butter on Their Heads
Let the Dutch Christian Democrats and Labor look in the mirror before blaming Mark Rutte.
America Needs a de Gaulle
Joe Biden must restore the left’s faith in America and the right’s trust in democracy.
Death, Debt, Tax Cuts and Lies: Trump’s Legacy
400,000 Americans are dead. Trump added $7 trillion to the debt. He told thousands of lies.
Merkel’s Party Doesn’t Need More Ideology
German voters prize the Christian Democrats for their competence, not their beliefs.
Dutch Government Falls Over Child Benefits Scandal
Authorities falsely accused thousands of parents of fraud.
Biden Plans $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Rescue Program
Money would go to hiring health workers, raising unemployment benefits and supporting states.