The Spanish Right’s Gibraltar Hypocrisy
The People’s Party said it wouldn’t use Brexit to get a deal on Gibraltar. Now it blames the left for failing to do just that.
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.
Steve King Is Awful, But Austria’s Freedom Party Is Not Neo-Nazi
Call them alt-right or far right, but let’s reserve the “neo-Nazi” label for those who clearly deserve it.
Merkel Stepping Down as Party Leader, Explained
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Hessen State Election Confirms National Political Trends
The Social Democrats are in crisis. Merkelism is still popular.
Donald Trump’s Strategy of Tension
The president is using violence, and the threat of violence, to shore up support for his Republican Party.
Italy’s Budget Standoff with the European Commission, Explained
The commission can’t force Italy to change its spending plan, but its objections do matter.
Boehner Did More for Fiscal Conservatism Than Ryan
The former House speaker was reviled by conservatives, but he did more to control spending.
Republicans Are Making It Harder to Vote Across America
Tightening voting rules makes it possible for Republicans to stay in power with only minority support.
Takeaways from the Bavaria State Election
It’s not all about Angela Merkel.
Spain’s Sánchez Seals Spending Deal with Far Left
The budget deal could keep the Socialist in power for another year.
Northern Ireland’s Unionists Threaten to Rebel Over Brexit
Unionists don’t want any separation from the UK. That may require a hard border in Ulster.
The Remarkable Thing About Europe Is Not That It Has Problems
It’s that it has been able to muddle through in spite of them.
Trying to Turn Republicans into Liberals Is Now Hopeless
Republicans have surrendered to Donald Trump and his philosophy. Classical liberals should work with the Democrats.
Torra Gives Spain Ultimatum. His Position Is Weak
The Catalan leader doesn’t have the unequivocal support of his base.
Modest Gains for Trump in NAFTA Renegotiation
Canada opens up its dairy market. Mexico agrees to less favorable rules for cars.