Skip to content
Atlantic Sentinel logo

Atlantic Sentinel

The world from Amsterdam, by Nick Ottens

  • About Nick
  • Authors
  • Newsletter
  • Top Stories

Migration

Migrant Deal with Turkey Still Looks Unworkable

Swapping refugees will be no simple feat, but what else can the EU try to do?

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 19, 2016November 13, 2021
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

German-Turkish Migration Pact Almost Certain to Flop

A proposal to swap migrants would be impractical, divisive — and possibly illegal.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 8, 2016November 13, 2021

Russia Weaponizes Syrian Refugees: NATO

Russia is worsening the refugee crisis out of Syria in order to break Europe’s political will.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 2, 2016November 28, 2021
Copenhagen Denmark

No Contradiction in Denmark

The Danes show that liberal values and opposition to mass immigration can go hand in hand.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 27, 2016November 29, 2021

Austria, Balkan States Agree to Curb Immigration

Austria and Balkan nations take action to reduce the flow of people, to the dismay of Germany and Greece.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 25, 2016January 2, 2020
Angela Merkel

Germany Softly Closes Door on Immigrants

Without publicly conceding to pressure, Angela Merkel is taking measures to slow immigration.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 29, 2016November 9, 2021

Weeks Left to Save Schengen, Dutch Premier Warns

Mark Rutte warns Europe is running out of time to rescue border-free travel.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 22, 2016December 1, 2021
Angela Merkel

German Christian Democrats Split on Immigration

Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Bavarian sister party calls for a reintroduction of border controls.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 19, 2016November 13, 2021
Angela Merkel

Merkel Shifts on Immigration But Maybe Not Fast Enough

The German leader talks tough, but time to stem mass defections to the far right is running out.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 11, 2016November 9, 2021
Cologne Germany

Tone-Deaf German Leaders Risk Immigration Backlash

It is not the far right but tone-deaf centrists who could radicalize German voters.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 8, 2016October 3, 2021

Immigrants Unlikely to Plug Germany’s Skills Gap

Many immigrants from the Middle East lack the skills they need to work in a rich country like Germany.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 7, 2016November 30, 2021

Germany, Sweden Urge Measures to Slow Immigration

The Northern Europeans are overwhelmed by asylum seekers.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 6, 2016November 24, 2021

How to Have a Geopolitical Conversation with a Nativist

It should be possible to persuade Donald Trump’s supporters that he’s wrong. Here is how.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlDecember 11, 2015November 27, 2021

Greece Asks EU for Help to Control Bloc’s External Border

After warnings that it might be ejected from the Schengen Area, Greece finally asks for help.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 4, 2015January 2, 2020

Posts navigation

Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next

Regions

  • Balkans
  • Catalonia
  • Caribbean
  • Middle East
  • Scandinavia

Countries

  • France
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Spain
  • United States

Leaders

  • Biden
  • Macron
  • Meloni
  • Rutte
  • Sánchez

Topics

  • Agriculture
  • Energy
  • Health Care
  • Housing
  • Migration
© 2023 Atlantic Sentinel
Home About Contact Links Privacy