Coalition Politics Could Turn Moderate Germans Away from Schulz
If a vote for Martin Schulz is a vote for the far left, Germans may prefer the safety of Angela Merkel.
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.
Dutch Center-Right to Explore Pact with Greens
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Brexiteers Keep Lowering Expectations
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Hamon, Macron Face Putin Apologists in French Debate
Three of the five top contenders for the French presidency make excuses for Vladimir Putin.
Dilemma for Dutch Social Democrats After Historic Defeat
Should Labor attempt to lure back working-class voters or side with the socially progressive middle class?
Election Reveals Educational Divide in Netherlands
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Dutch Health Minister Asked to Lead Coalition Talks
The liberal party’s outgoing health minister will lead the first coalition talks in the Netherlands.
What Happens Next in the Netherlands?
Expect months of talks to form a government. For only the second time, the king will not be involved.
Center-Right Parties Expected to Form Government in Netherlands
Mark Rutte is likely to form a coalition with parties in the center.
Optimist Rutte Asks Dutch to Reject Rival’s Pessimism
The liberal incumbent has framed the election as a choice between optimism and pessimism.
Four Parties Vie for First Place in Dutch Election
Mark Rutte’s liberals are ahead in the polls, but three rivals are not far behind.
Erdoğan Huffs and Puffs, But Balks at Sanctions Against Dutch
The Turkish leader makes a lot of noise, but has not followed up on his threat of economic sanctions.
Rutte Cautions Against Populist “Experiment” in Netherlands
The liberal prime minister rules out a pact with his Freedom Party rival, Geert Wilders.
Scotland Calls for Second Referendum: Why and Why Now?
Scottish independence is not about the economy.