German Christian Democrats to Elect Merkel’s Successor
The next party leader would be the presumptive chancellor candidate for the September election.
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.
Renzi Picks the Wrong Fight — Again
The Italian has a tendency to ruin good causes by making them all about himself.
Is the Republican Dam Breaking?
After the attack on the Capitol, Republicans and Republican allies turn against Donald Trump.
Cabinet Coup Would Give Trump His Own Dolchstoßlegende
Don’t use the Twenty-fifth Amendment to remove Trump. Impeach him again.
This Is a Putsch
Donald Trump’s supporters are trying to prevent a peaceful transfer of power.
Trump Supporters Storm Capitol During Readout of Election Results
President encouraged riot: “We will never concede.”
Be Careful About Bringing Back Big Government
More government is not the solution to every problem.
What Biden Should Prioritize in His First Term
Beyond COVID, the Democrat’s priority must be revitalizing the American Dream.
Gibraltar Brexit Deal is Victory for Spain
To keep its border with Spain open, Gibraltar accepts a Spanish role in guarding its ports.
Söder 2021: Germany’s Christian Democrats Should Consider Bavarian
The Bavarian may be a better chancellor candidate than the three men vying for Angela Merkel’s job.
What to Make of the EU-UK Trade Agreement
The highlights, analysis and the one thing that’s left: Gibraltar.
Top Stories of 2020
Trump’s madness, Biden’s plans, Lukashenko under pressure and statism’s return in the UK.
First Things First: Vote the Authoritarians Out
Opposition parties in Hungary and Israel can learn from Democrats in the United States.
There’s Only So Much Race Can Tell Us
Let’s focus less on demographics and more on political issues.
Trump’s Desperation and Republicans’ Shame
The president’s attempts to cling to power are doomed to fail. Republicans support them anyway.