Gabriel’s Bet Pays Off: Party Approves Canada Trade Deal
The Social Democrat convinces his party to support an EU 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.
Clinton-Trump Debates Unlikely to Change Many Voters’ Minds
The presidential debates reinforce voters’ perceptions of the candidates. They seldom change them.
May’s Rightward Shift Risks Alienating Liberal Voters
Theresa May mustn’t overcorrect the liberalism of her predecessor.
Post Brexit, France May Get the European Army It Always Wanted
France has long aspired to lead a defense union outside NATO.
Mussolini on Fifth Avenue: Donald Trump’s Fascist Tendencies
The Republican candidate has more than a few things in common with the worst leaders in European history.
Ties with Germany Divide Central Europe
Nationalists in Hungary and Poland like to pretend Germany doesn’t exist. Czechs and Slovaks know better.
Two-Speed Europe Isn’t the Answer to Britain’s Exit
Why not allow member states some flexibility?
Trump Disparages Generals, Admires Putin
The Republican calls America’s military leaders “embarrassing” and voices his admiration for Vladimir Putin.
Clinton’s Plan to Control Drug Prices Seems Like an Overreach
There are more incremental ways in which the United States could put a dent in high drug prices.
Socialist Party Bosses Grow Restless in Spain
Regional leaders question the party’s decision not to give Mariano Rajoy a third term.
Sturgeon’s “Listening Exercise” an Admission of Weakness
She knows there isn’t enough support for independence to call a second referendum.
Macron Still an Unlikely Contender for French Presidency
The outgoing economy minister doesn’t have a lot of support inside the ruling Socialist Party.
Why Uzbekistan Is a Bellwether of Stability in Central Asia
Ethnically homogenous and rich in resources, Uzbekistan can afford some independence from Russia.
Gabriel Sacrifices TTIP to Save Trade Deal with Canada
The German hopes to save a treaty with Canada by pulling the plug on trade talks with America.
Americans Love Elections. Why Not Have More?
Americans vote on everything but usually don’t have a lot of choice. Here is a way to change that.