Dutch Parties in Rush to Do Budget Deal
The government must agree cuts or tax increases before parliament goes on summer recess.
Europe
Spain’s Rental Reforms, Explained
Rent increases are capped through 2025. The government will subsidize more low-rent housing.
Overregulation Drives Up Rental Prices in Dutch Cities
New rules meant to protect renters are causing rents to spike.
Belgium, Netherlands Break Cocaine Records
More cocaine is seized in Antwerp and Rotterdam than ever, but consumption has also gone up.
Dutch Labor Reforms Will Do Little to Encourage Hiring
Companies still need to pay two years of sick leave.
EU Plans for Hydrogen, Clean Tech and Mining, Explained
Europe’s answer to the American Inflation Reduction Act.
Italy’s Synthetic Food Ban Is Victory for Meat Lobbyists
Slaughters and farm lobbyists insist cultivated meat is “unnatural”. What it is, is competition.
French Republicans Should Put Policy Over Politics
Macron’s presidency isn’t going to collapse. Republicans should make the most of it.
Victory for Farmers’ Party Is Challenge to Dutch Government
Christian Democrats want to meet farmers halfway. Liberals insist on cutting emissions.
Meloni’s Asylum Plan Gains Support
The EU would pay non-member states to shelter asylum seekers.
Dutch Midterm Elections Guide
Provinces, water boards, parties, polls and likely outcomes, explained.
Despite Right-Wing Gains, Dutch Election Could Push Rutte Left
The prime minister’s right-wing rivals are less willing to compromise than left-wing parties.
German Liberals Stab Dutch Liberal in the Back
The Free Democrats derail Jan Huitema’s plan for clean cars.
Italian Left Doubles Down on Failed Identity Politics
Democrats lost the election campaigning for social justice, so they push more of it.
Liberals, Farmers’ Party to Gain Seats in Dutch Senate: Poll
The Christian parties in Mark Rutte’s coalition would lose.