Merkel, Rehn Warn Against “Debt Fueled” Growth
The German chancellor and Europe’s top economic official caution against more borrowing.
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.
Greece Fails to Put Together New Government
Talks to form a new coalition collapse less than a week after elections.
Democrats Try to Frame Election as Vote on Equality
Barack Obama’s party knows it cannot win on the economy, so it’s changing the conversation.
Bo’s Purge an Opportunity for China’s Modernizers
The ouster of Chongqing party chief Bo Xilai gives Premier Wen Jiabao and his allies a chance to sideline hardliners.
After Local Elections, Italians Seek Room for Stimulus
The parties that support Mario Monti lose support in local elections. Italians are tired of austerity.
America’s King Coal Hopes to Reign in China
Environmental regulations and a boom in natural gas are destroying the oil industry.
Europe’s New Power Couple May Not Be That Powerful
The German and Italian leaders share an appreciation of market reforms but disagree on monetary policy.
Labour: America Shows Fiscal Stimulus Works
The British shadow chancellor urged more deficit spending because it’s supposedly been such a success in America.
Obama, Romney Tied in Election Swing States
Neither candidate has taken a clear lead in the states that will decide the election.
Europe’s Age of Austerity Drawing to a Close?
Elections in France and Greece could thwart Europe’s emphasis on fiscal consolidation.
Why There Can’t Be Quiet in the South China Sea
Lack of clarity on borders and disagreements within China make it difficult to cool things down.
Sarkozy’s Final Pitch: “We Don’t Want Socialism”
The French president calls his challenger’s economic plan one of “crazy overspending.”
Arab Gulf States Struggle to Agree on Missile Shield
The monarchies are uneasy about sharing data and cannot decide on the location of a central command.
The Horror! Mitt Romney Believes in the Free Market
Columnist E.J. Dionne can hardly believe it. Presidential candidate Mitt Romney believes that capitalism works.
Early Election Could Strengthen Netanyahu’s Mandate
The prime minister could run as the defender of Israel before having to deal with the aftermath of an attack.