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St Thomas Hospital London England

Abolish the NHS

Britain has worse health care than the rest of Europe.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 3, 2023April 14, 2023
Roberta Metsola Mark Rutte

Why the Netherlands Is Calling for EU Asylum Reform

Immigration systems have been overwhelmed by a post-COVID bounce in asylum applications.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 27, 2023April 8, 2023
Hugo de Jonge

Dutch to Ease, After Tightening, Building Rules

The government is trying to solve a problem it created.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 21, 2023April 5, 2023
Emmanuel Macron Ursula von der Leyen

Macron Is Winning the Argument for State Aid in Europe

Two years ago, the French president’s proposals were too far-fetched.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 18, 2023April 4, 2023
Pedro Sánchez

Spanish Constitutional Crisis Ends with Whimper

Conservatives accept three progressive judges in order to avoid changing the nominating rules.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 13, 2023March 29, 2023
Emmanuel Macron

The Arguments For and Against French Pension Reform

The current retirement age is low, but the French object to working longer.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 11, 2023March 26, 2023
Westmaas Netherlands doctors office

How Government Creates Shortages of Doctors

France, the Netherlands and the United States limited slots for medical students.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 9, 2023March 16, 2023
Bodegraven Netherlands farm

Dutch Plan for Organic Farming Underwhelms

The money is a drop in the bucket compared to overall farm subsidies.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 25, 2022March 3, 2023
Joe Biden Emmanuel Macron

Responding to American Protectionism Has Downsides for Europe

Joe Biden’s “buy American” policy is a threat, but matching protectionism with protectionism is worse.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 23, 2022February 28, 2023
Constitutional Court Madrid Spain

Spanish Judges Block Senate Debate to Replace Them

Conservatives go out of their way to avoid a progressive court.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 22, 2022February 23, 2023
Siena Italy bartender

Italy Shows Goodwill to EU with Last-Minute Tax Changes

The right-wing government needs the EU to sign off on COVID-19 recovery funds.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 20, 2022February 17, 2023
Pedro Sánchez

Sánchez Cleans Up Mess Conservatives Made in Catalonia

The right used an antiquated sedition law to persecute Catalan separatists.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 17, 2022February 14, 2023
Asylum center Ter Apel Netherlands

Europe’s Asylum Crisis, Explained

A deep dive into the numbers plus the policies of France, Italy and Netherlands.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 12, 2022February 3, 2023
Amsterdam Netherlands daycare center

Dutch Child Care Would Pay Price for Government’s Failure

Child benefits need an overhaul, but the government’s reforms would hurt child-care providers.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 27, 2022January 21, 2023
Chicken hamburger

Europe Is Falling Behind in Cultivated Meat

Cell-based meat has been approved by the American FDA.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 21, 2022January 18, 2023

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