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COVID-19 Pandemic

Bristol England hospital

Pandemic Underscores Need for British Health Reform

The NHS doesn’t need more money. It needs an overhaul.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 14, 2022February 17, 2023
Barcelona Spain

Spain Tries to Solve Yesterday’s Housing Crisis

Prices are already down due to the pandemic.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 12, 2021November 13, 2022
Olaf Scholz

The Return of European Social Democracy

Center-left parties are winning elections again. What changed?

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 29, 2021April 20, 2022
Willemstad Curaçao

Curaçao Accepts Dutch Supervision of Economic Reforms

Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas walks back his election promise.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 7, 2021October 3, 2022
Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu Cruises to Reelection on Back of Vaccination Success

A few months ago, the conservative might have lost the election.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 23, 2021December 1, 2021
European flags Brussels

Support for Anti-EU Parties Falls During Pandemic

Mainstream parties have gained popularity. Trust in the EU is up.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 31, 2021November 12, 2021
Joe Biden

Biden Plans $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Rescue Program

Money would go to hiring health workers, raising unemployment benefits and supporting states.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 14, 2021November 24, 2021
Royal Plaza Mall Oranjestad Aruba

Aruba, Curaçao Agree to Terms of Dutch Coronavirus Aid

Sint Maarten has yet to meet the conditions.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 28, 2020November 29, 2021
Cabinet Office London England

Statism Makes a Comeback in the United Kingdom

The dual shock of coronavirus and Brexit is giving statism a new lease on life.

David DowningDavid DowningOctober 31, 2020November 25, 2021
The Hague Netherlands

Caribbean, European Netherlands Close In on Bailout Deal

The Dutch have relaxed their demands for giving the islands financial support.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 9, 2020October 2, 2021

Dutch King Announces Borrowing, Investments to Weather COVID-19

Unlike during the last economic crisis, the Dutch government is not cutting spending.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 15, 2020December 1, 2021
Willemstad Curaçao

Dutch Caribbean Islands on the Brink

Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten will run out of money in weeks.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 7, 2020October 22, 2021
Emmanuel Macron

What’s in France’s €100 Billion Stimulus

The big items are tax cuts, job retraining and investments in the green economy.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 5, 2020February 16, 2022
The Hague Netherlands

Dutch Extend COVID Aid for Businesses

Government pays half the rent and 90 percent of salaries.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 29, 2020October 2, 2021
Chicago Illinois

To Trump, Blue America Is Expandable

Riots and COVID deaths in Democratic cities aren’t the president’s problem.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 28, 2020January 16, 2023

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