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De Jonge Narrowly Wins Leadership of Dutch Christian Democrats

The health minister wins 258 more votes than his opponent.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 15, 2020December 3, 2021

Dutch Backbencher Mounts Strong Challenge to Presumptive Party Leader

Pieter Omtzigt is giving establishment favorite Hugo de Jonge a run for his money.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 12, 2020December 3, 2021
Washington DC

Republicans Could Lose Presidency, Senate: Polls

Polls point to a Democratic landslide in November. The reason is obvious: Trump.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 11, 2020October 24, 2021
Willemstad Curaçao

Dutch Caribbean Resist Terms of Coronavirus Aid

The Dutch government insists on long-term reforms, supervised by Dutch officials.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 10, 2020October 25, 2021
Dutch frigate Zeeland

Dutch Deploy Troops After Riots on Curaçao

Demonstrators forced their way into the government palace and looted stores.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 27, 2020December 1, 2021
Mark Rutte

Dutch Parties Try to Emerge from Rutte’s Shadow

The prime minister has never been more popular.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 25, 2020November 11, 2021
Mark Rutte Angela Merkel

Europeans Trust Incumbents in Pandemic

Most leaders have seen their approval ratings go up.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 24, 2020November 14, 2021
Pedro Sánchez

Support for Quarantine Weakens in Spain

Regional leaders and opposition parties argue for a quicker return to normalcy.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 5, 2020November 18, 2021

Democratic Primary News

What went right for Biden and wrong for Sanders.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 17, 2020November 24, 2021

Starmer Wins Labour Leadership Election

Corbyn’s favorite places a distant second.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 4, 2020November 23, 2021
Sagrada Família Barcelona Spain

Lockdown in Barcelona

Streets that were full of life a week ago are deserted.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 18, 2020January 16, 2023

Democratic Primary News

Joe Biden is now the clear frontrunner.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 6, 2020November 24, 2021

Democratic Primary News

Biden looks likely to win South Carolina. A study throws doubt on Sanders’ electability.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 28, 2020November 24, 2021
Armin Laschet

Three Middle-Aged Catholic Men Vie to Succeed Merkel

Despite the superficial similarities, there are substantive differences between the candidates.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 26, 2020November 25, 2021

Democratic Primary News

Sanders is ahead in the polls. Bloomberg disappoints in his first debate.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 20, 2020November 24, 2021

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