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Donald Trump Angela Merkel

Trump Launches Trade War, Berlusconi Confirms Tajani Candidacy

Donald Trump announces tariffs. Silvio Berlusconi names his candidate for prime minister.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 2, 2018November 12, 2021
Angela Merkel

Merkel Wins Party’s Support, Berlusconi a Warning to Americans

Christian Democrats support another left-right coalition in Germany.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 27, 2018November 13, 2021

Macron Breaks Taboo, Spain Makes Gibraltar Demands

Emmanuel Macron opens the door to farm subsidy cuts. Spain wants power over Gibraltar’s airport.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 26, 2018November 21, 2021

Brexiteers Disparage Good Friday Agreement, Berlusconi Hints at Tajani Premiership

Brexiteers dismiss concerns about Northern Ireland. European Parliament chief Antonio Tajani could be Italy’s next prime minister.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 23, 2018November 30, 2021

Dutch Hope for Smooth Brexit, Russians Have Little Faith in Trump

The Dutch lobby both sides. Russians suspect Donald Trump will throw them under the bus.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 21, 2018November 15, 2021
Italian parliament Rome

Italian Election Guide

The Italian electoral system, the parties, their leaders and possible coalitions.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 21, 2018December 1, 2021

Brexiteers Without a Plan, Republican Big Spenders

Businesses demand clarity on Brexit. Republicans explode the deficit.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 13, 2018November 15, 2021
German parliament Berlin

Nobody Is Happy in Germany, League Calls for Italian Euro Exit

Angela Merkel is criticized. Matteo Salvini ramps up his anti-euro rhetoric.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 9, 2018November 14, 2021
Milan Italy

Six Economic Challenges for Italy’s Next Government

Slow growth, high debt, youth unemployment… Italy’s next government has its work cut out for it.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 6, 2018November 28, 2021
Bolzano Italy

South Tyroleans Bide Their Time

Italy’s German speakers welcome a closer relationship with Austria but reject secession — for now.

Ainslie NobleAinslie NobleFebruary 1, 2018November 28, 2021

Politics Isn’t Fair, Italian Edition

The Democrats are unpopular despite governing the country well. Incompetent populists are up in the polls.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 31, 2018July 31, 2020

Italian Parties Putin-Friendly, But Policy Shift Unlikely

No Italian prime minister is going to start an EU-level rebellion to help Vladimir Putin.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 24, 2018November 21, 2021
Matteo Renzi

Italy’s Renzi Has Failed on Two Counts

The Democratic Party leader has failed to unite the left and failed to convince voters he can still deliver reforms.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 18, 2018December 1, 2021
Rome Italy

The Pros and Cons of a Flat Tax in Italy

A single tax rate could boost growth and discourage tax evasion, but there are downsides.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 10, 2018November 28, 2021

Italy’s Right Makes Pact, Democrats Open Door to Grand Coalition

Silvio Berlusconi might still be lured into a coalition with the center-left.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 8, 2018December 2, 2021

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