Orbán Unlikely to Revise Nationalist Economic Policies
Hungary’s ruling nationalists won’t take the European Commission’s advice.
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.
Young Britons’ Liberalism Echoes Across Atlantic
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Battle for Qusayr, Syria Has Sectarian, Strategic Imperatives
Retaking Qusayr is essential if the Assad regime intends to carve out an Alawite state in the northwest.
European Commission Recommends More of the Same
Countries are given longer to reduce their deficits but must press on with economic reforms.
Ambassador: Russia’s Arms Sales to Syria Provide “Stability”
Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations defends his nation’s continued support for the Syrian regime.
Italy’s Left Recovers in Local Elections, Defeats Populists
Leftwingers, disappointed in the anti-establishment Five Star Movement, vote for the ruling party.
France Urges Libya’s Neighbors to Help Suppress Islamists
Foreign minister Laurent Fabius calls on West African countries to tackle the Islamist threat.
Chile’s Presidential Candidate Bachelet Expands Leftist Coalition
The socialist leader increases her chances of regaining the presidency with the communists’ backing.
After Weapons Embargo Lifted, Austria Reconsiders Golan Mission
Austria’s foreign minister is afraid that its peacekeepers won’t be seen as a “neutral party” anymore.
Germany Pledges Support for China in Trade Dispute
Germany agrees with China that its solar panels shouldn’t be kept off the European market.
German Finance Minister Rules Out “Grand Coalition” After Election
Wolfgang Schäuble is confident that the conservatives’ coalition with the liberals will maintain a majority.
Despite Loan, Economic Changes Test Pakistani-Saudi Alliance
The Saudis want both stability in Pakistan and economies ties with India.
French, Nigerien Forces Kill Islamist Uranium Mine Bombers
French special forces participate in an anti-terrorist operation a day after a French uranium mine was targeted.
China Seen Persuading North Korea to Resume Nuclear Talks
A senior military official says North Korea is willing to resume dialogue after a meeting in Beijing.
Italy’s Economy Minister Promises Housing, Labor Tax Cuts
Fabrizio Saccomanni cautions that the government might not have time to carry out its reform plans.