Democratic Primary News
Biden looks likely to win South Carolina. A study throws doubt on Sanders’ electability.
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.
A Better Way for Democrats to Elect Their Presidential Candidate
The same four states shouldn’t go first every four years.
Three Middle-Aged Catholic Men Vie to Succeed Merkel
Despite the superficial similarities, there are substantive differences between the candidates.
The American Dream Could Use Some European Inspiration
European countries went through — and solved — some of the problems America has.
Time for Sanders’ Opponents to Put Their Heads Together
If they all remain in the race, Sanders could soon amass an insurmountable delegate lead.
Democratic Primary News
Sanders is ahead in the polls. Bloomberg disappoints in his first debate.
Dutch Senate Could Torpedo EU-Canada Trade Deal
If even the free-trading Netherlands won’t support the treaty, it is probably dead in the water.
Labour Leadership Election News
Keir Starmer, Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy qualify for the final voting round. Emily Thornberry is out.
How Alike Are Corbyn and Sanders?
There are differences in policy, but worrying similarities in strategy (or lack thereof).
What Is a Brokered Convention? Could It Happen?
Chances are no Democrat will have a majority by the time the party convenes in July.
Trump Attacks the Rule of Law
The president leans on the Justice Department to keep a friend out of prison, prompting prosecutors to resign.
Panic About Sanders Is Premature
Unlike Trump in 2016, Sanders can’t win with a mere plurality.
Kramp-Karrenbauer Quits, Throws Race to Succeed Merkel Wide Open
The Saarlander never approached Angela Merkel’s popularity in the polls.
Judicial Reforms Create Parallel Legal System in Poland
The ruling party has made numerous changes to weaken the judiciary’s independence.
Democratic Primary News
Sanders is now the frontrunner. Biden goes down in New Hampshire. Bloomberg doubles down.