Sánchez Makes Good on Promise to Move Spain’s Socialists to the Left
The party has changed its mind about a European trade agreement with Canada.
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.
Accusations of “Imperial” Macron Are Over the Top
Don’t mistake the president’s theater for putting style over substance. The goal is economic reform.
Marriage Vote Has All the Characteristics of Merkel’s Success
The German chancellor seldom gets ahead of public opinion.
In Era of Trump, Europeans Become Free Traders
The EU negotiates new trade pacts with Japan and Mexico.
Conservatives Have Neglected Their Responsibility to the Union
From the Brexit referendum to the deal with DUP, Conservatives have put party over country.
Macron Makes Start with Labor Reform in France
The changes aren’t overly ambitious and stand a good chance of being rubber-stamped by parliament.
Scotland Delays Independence Plans in Wake of Election Defeat
The ruling National Party thought Brexit had made Scots hungry for independence. They were wrong.
Dutch Liberal, Christian Parties Start Talks to Form Government
The hope is that the four parties can take office before the next fiscal year starts.
World Doesn’t Trust Trump: Allies Lose Faith in American Leadership
Confidence in American leadership has plummeted around the world, most sharply in Europe.
DUP Pact Makes It Harder for May to Win Back Middle England
Centrist voters are appalled that the Conservatives would do a deal with Protestant fundamentalists.
Senate Obamacare Replacement Isn’t Better Than House Version
Republicans would take health insurance from low-income Americans and give a tax break to the rich.
If Trump Is Innocent in Russia Scandal, Why Does He Act Guilty?
The best way to refute allegations of collusion would be to condemn Russia’s exploits. Yet Trump won’t.
Chemical Weapons in Syria Would Cross Red Line: Macron
The new French president sets a red line and criticizes Barack Obama for not enforcing his.
America Relaunches Drug War Based on an Assumption
Jeff Sessions suspects — but doesn’t know — that a softer approach to drugs has led to higher crime.
Dutch Left Forces Liberals into Coalition with Christian Right
The Dutch left gives liberal parties no choice but to negotiate with the Christian right.