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Willemstad Curaçao

Dutch Caribbean Caught Up in ConocoPhillips-Venezuela Oil Dispute

The Dutch islands process between a quarter and a third of Venezuela’s oil.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 10, 2018October 25, 2021
Donald Trump

Europe Can Stand Up to American Threats on Iran

If America forces European companies to pull out, China would benefit.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 10, 2018December 2, 2021
London England train stations

Renationalizing British Utilities and Rail Would Be a Mistake

Yes, prices are up, but privatization was worth it.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 15, 2018November 13, 2022

Coal and Steel? Donald Trump Is Living in the Past

The president obsesses about dying industries, but pays no attention to retail and tech.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 10, 2017November 15, 2021

May Urges Businesses to “Change” After EU Vote

Britain’s future prime minister argues the referendum was about more than Europe.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 11, 2016November 15, 2021
Dover England

Britain Starts to Feel Consequences of EU Exit

Workers from other European countries are moving out. Local councils fear losing EU funding.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 8, 2016October 3, 2021
Barack Obama Shinzō Abe

Obama Gets Economic Challenge Right, Regulations Wrong

The president is right we need a new social compact, but he still underestimates the impact of regulation.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 26, 2016November 21, 2021

More State Aid Won’t Save British Steel

No amount of support would allow steel manufacturers in the United Kingdom to compete with China’s.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 31, 2016November 13, 2022
Angela Merkel

Migration Policy Unnerves German Business Leaders

Managers blame the rise of the anti-immigrant right on Angela Merkel’s open-door policy.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 15, 2016November 13, 2021

Greece Continues to Drive Businesses Away

By raising taxes on companies time and again, Greece is driving them into bankruptcy or abroad.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 22, 2016November 13, 2022

As World Economy Slows, So Does Germany’s

German bosses worry about a slowdown in emerging markets.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 1, 2016November 19, 2021

France Unlikely to Overhaul Economy Before Next Election

The ruling Socialists are unlikely to try more economic reform before the next election.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 16, 2015November 10, 2021

Former Ruling Party Blocks India Tax Overhaul

Congress delays legislation that would have consolidated India’s various local and state taxes into one national levy.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 12, 2015November 30, 2021

Trade Deal Divides Democrats, Bush Criticizes Clinton

Jeb Bush criticizes Hillary Clinton for backpedaling on a trade agreement that has divided Democrats.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 22, 2015November 28, 2021

Labour’s Proposal to Restrict Zero-Hours Contracts Misguided

Most Britons on zero-hours contracts are happy with their flexible jobs.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 1, 2015November 13, 2022

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