Emmanuel Macron Suffered Two Setbacks This Weekend
Senate elections in France and federal elections in Germany have made Macron’s job more difficult.
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.
Trump Is Taking Over Republican Party, Making Realignment More Likely
Most Republicans support the president, but a large minority puts the party first. That could portend a political realignment.
Germany’s Social Democrats Should Have Picked Side
If you try to appeal to blue-collar voters and college graduates at the same time, you risk losing both.
“Jamaica” Coalition Looks Like Only Option in Germany
A three-party coalition won’t be easy, but it may be the only option short of minority government.
Putting Catalan Police Under Spanish Command Is a Bad Idea
Spanish control could make it harder for the troopers to keep a lid on passions in Catalonia.
Mixed Views from France on Catalan Referendum
Most French media call on Catalan and Spanish leaders to work out a compromise.
German Election Day Live Blog and Reading List
The Atlantic Sentinel will provide up-the-minute analysis and commentary when Germany votes.
Why Marine Le Pen Turned on Her Right-Hand Man
On key issues, Florian Philippot was on the wrong side of the National Front’s electorate.
Catalan Referendum Animates Flemish, Leaves Dutch Cold
Flemish media are overwhelmingly sympathetic in their coverage. The Dutch show little interest.
Iraq’s Kurds Deserve the West’s Support for Their Own State
How much longer do they need to wait?
Trump Treats Foreign Policy Like Reality TV
The American is keeping everyone guessing about his decision on the Iran nuclear deal.
Spanish Raids, Arrests Cross Red Line: Puigdemont
Spain raids Catalan government buildings and arrests top officials.
Social Democrats in Germany Make Same Mistake as Dutch
Center-left parties in both countries try to unite working- and middle-class voters. What if those groups no longer want to be united?
Partisan Divide in German Views on Catalan Referendum
The left sympathizes. Conservatives can’t look past the illegality of the planned vote.
Boris Johnson Makes One More Bid for Relevance
The foreign secretary breathes new life into the worst Brexit fantasies.