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France cow

The EU’s Farm Deal, Explained

The third rail of European politics gets (the beginning of) a green makeover.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 1, 2021November 12, 2021
Mabilay Rennes France

Republican, Socialist Incumbents Win French Runoffs

The second round of regional elections confirms the results of the first.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 27, 2021November 11, 2021
António Costa Pedro Sánchez

What Sánchez Should Do Next for Catalonia

End the prosecution of Catalan nationalists. Give the region more autonomy.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 23, 2021April 20, 2022
Emmanuel Macron

Regional Vote Throws Doubt on Macron’s Reelection Strategy

The center-right is stronger than he may have anticipated.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 21, 2021January 9, 2023
La Rochelle France

Republicans, Socialists Defend Control of French Regions

Mainstream parties avenge their 2017 and 2019 election losses.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 20, 2021November 11, 2021
Marseille France

French Regional Elections Guide

The elections are mainly a battle between the center-right and far right.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 19, 2021October 18, 2021
Boris Johnson Angela Merkel

Boris Johnson’s Blue Wall Starts to Crack

Britain’s ruling Conservative Party loses a by-election in its traditional heartland.

David DowningDavid DowningJune 18, 2021June 6, 2022
Rotterdam Netherlands

Dutch Likely to Reverse Labor Market Liberalizations

Most parties want to encourage the use of regular contracts.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 17, 2021November 5, 2021
The Hague Netherlands

Dutch Right Alarmed as Left Needed to Form Government

Labor and the Greens lost the election but could still end up in power.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 2, 2021October 2, 2021
Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu on Verge of Losing Power

Left and right team up to oust the man who has ruled Israel for twelve years.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 31, 2021December 1, 2021
Pedro Sánchez

Pardons Are the Least Sánchez Can Do for Catalans

Spain should negotiate with Catalan separatists, not put them in prison.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 27, 2021November 18, 2021
Armin Laschet

Germans Long for Change

The national mood favors the Greens over the ruling Christian Democrats.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 26, 2021November 25, 2021
Ursula von der Leyen Paolo Gentiloni Frans Timmermans

EU Must Send Strong Message to Belarus — And Russia

There are still rules to be followed in international relations.

Tilman PradtTilman PradtMay 24, 2021September 28, 2022
Waverley train station Edinburgh Scotland

Great British Railways: Neither Public Nor Private Enough

The better options would be complete nationalization or full privatization.

David DowningDavid DowningMay 24, 2021November 23, 2021
Plaça de Sant Jaume Barcelona Spain

Separatist Parties Agree to Form New Government in Catalonia

Talks with Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez would be given two years.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 18, 2021October 28, 2021

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