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Li Keqiang Angela Merkel

German Christian Democrats to Elect Merkel’s Successor

The next party leader would be the presumptive chancellor candidate for the September election.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 14, 2021November 9, 2021
United States Capitol Washington

Is the Republican Dam Breaking?

After the attack on the Capitol, Republicans and Republican allies turn against Donald Trump.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 13, 2021October 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

Dutch Far-Right Forum for Democracy Implodes

Thierry Baudet steps down as leader after yet more revelations of extremism.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 23, 2020November 15, 2021

Spain Proposes Major Tax Increases to Fund 2021 Budget

Wealthy Spaniards and corporations would pay more.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 28, 2020January 30, 2022
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
Venice Italy

Italian Regional Elections: Results and Takeaways

The right flipped only one region. The populist Five Star Movement is a spent force.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 22, 2020November 29, 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
Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey Lashes Out at Allies in Mediterranean Border Dispute

Cyprus and Greece are backed by America and France.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 2, 2020November 27, 2021
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

France Deploys Warships as Tensions with Turkey Rise

Turkey claims waters in which Greek Cyprus is drilling for natural gas.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 14, 2020December 3, 2021
Willemstad Curaçao

Politicians Break Deadlock on Curaçao

The government restores its majority in the legislature, but a month has been wasted.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 12, 2020October 2, 2021
Barcelona Spain

COVID-19 Has Put Catalan Politics on Hold

Talks about more autonomy and early elections have been postponed.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 10, 2020April 20, 2023
Nicos Anastasiades Mette Frederiksen

Cyprus Votes Against EU Trade Deal with Canada

Lawmakers argue the treaty does not protect their national cheese.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 5, 2020December 1, 2021
Viktor Orbán Benjamin Netanyahu

Coronavirus and Corruption: Protests Against Netanyahu

Infections spike while the prime minister stands trial for corruption.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 2, 2020December 1, 2021

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