Canada’s New Liberal Leader Boosts Party’s Popularity
Opinion polls suggest that Justin Trudeau could win back a majority for Canada’s once-dominant party.
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.
Venezuela’s Maduro Fails to Imitate Chávez’ Success
A narrow election victory casts doubt on the ruling party’s ability to hold onto power.
Egypt Stalls on International Aid, Financial Crisis Looms
Egypt’s government is reluctant to cut fuel subsidies even as it is running out of money.
Chávez Protégé Projected to Win Venezuela Election
Polls predict Nicolás Maduro will be able to continue his mentor’s “socialist revolution.”
North Korean Missile Threat Not Worth Risking War
North Korea’s provocations do not pose a security threat to the United States.
Dutch Right Laments Rutte’s Indecisiveness on Budget
Conservatives accuse the prime minister of avoiding necessary budget adjustments.
Berlusconi Might Accept Leftist President, Popularity Mounts
The former Italian prime minister waters down his demands while his popularity rises.
German Conservatives Regard Euroskeptics Warily
A new party that calls for a German eurozone exit could steal right-wing votes.
Obama Calls for Tax Increases, Health Savings in Budget
The president’s plan would raise the national debt to $19 trillion in ten years.
Dutch, Germans Struggle With Russia Relationship
Russia’s biggest trade partners in Europe are uneasy about its human rights situation.
Italy’s Renzi Urges Party to Form Left-Right Government
The mayor of Florence seems to be preparing for another leadership challenge.
Venezuela’s Capriles Moves Left But Not Ahead
The liberal opposition candidate has chosen to fight on the ruling party’s terms.
North Korea Prepares to Strike American Bases in Pacific
Kim Jong-un orders missiles on standby for strikes against American bases in the Pacific.
France Won’t Pull Troops Out of Mali Before Year’s End
President François Hollande says hundreds of troops will remain in France’s former colony.
Italy’s Left May Have to Let Berlusconi into Coalition
Pier Luigi Bersani may have to do a deal with the right.