EU Proposes to Cap Electricity, Russian Gas Prices
The plan may go too far for some member states.
Nick Ottens
Nick Ottens is a columnist and reporter for Wynia’s Week of the Netherlands and Atlantic Sentinel, his own blog and newsletter about the politics of France, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States. He has reported from Amsterdam, Barcelona and New York for various Dutch- and English-language media, including the Atlantic Council, EUobserver, NRC, Trouw and World Politics Review. In his spare time, he edits the online magazines Never Was and Forgotten Trek.
Nick designed prize competitions to accelerate innovation in agriculture, food and health care at XPRIZE. He is a member of the Netherlands’ liberal party, VVD, and its Liberal Green network.
Don’t Tell Europeans to Cut Down on Meat
Politicians who tried have been flayed by carnivores.
Dutch Spend €16 Billion to Offset Higher Living Costs
Companies and freelancers will pay higher taxes to finance relief for the lowest incomes.
Europe’s Energy Crisis, Explained
Gas prices have reached record highs. Governments spend €280 billion on subsidies and tax cuts.
Farm Crisis Divides Dutch Government
Christian Democrats break from goal to cut emissions in half by 2030.
European Military Support for Ukraine Dries Up
America is giving twice as many weapons as other NATO allies combined.
Overregulation Makes Child Care More Expensive in DC
Democrats require a college degree from all workers.
What to Expect of Italy’s Next Government
Highlights from the right-wing parties’ joint manifesto.
Democrats Taxed and Regulated, Now Subsidize, Chips and Energy
It would have been cheaper to deregulate both industries.
More Misinformation About the Dutch Farm Crisis
There is no cabal.
Dutch Police Spend Too Much Time on Drugs
Three in four detectives are investigating 1.6 percent of all crimes.
Mario Draghi’s Downfall, Explained
And what to expect from the next government.
Sánchez Finds New Excuse to Avoid Catalan Talks
“I didn’t break up with them. They broke up with me.”
Misinformation About the Dutch Farm Crisis
Debunking four common misconceptions.
Rutte Between Rock and Hard Place in Dutch Farm Crisis
Farmers feel betrayed by the center-right. Giving in to their demands would upset the left.