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David Cameron Angela Merkel

Danes Support Cameron’s Reforms, Germany Cautious

Danish conservatives share Britain’s priorities for reform in Europe.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 25, 2015November 9, 2021

Jindal’s Republican Presidential Candidacy Puzzles Many

The Louisiana governor is running as the sort of populist he denounced two years ago.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 24, 2015November 27, 2021

Lack of Greek Pension, Tax Reform Block Deal

The IMF rejects Greece’s proposals for pension reform, setting back hopes of a bailout deal.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 24, 2015November 25, 2021

United States Deploy Artillery, Tanks to Eastern Europe

The permanent deployment of heavy equipment is meant to reassure NATO allies from the former East Bloc.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 23, 2015January 1, 2020

Crisis Summit Ends Without Greek Deal But Some Hope

European leaders fail to find a way out of the Greek debt crisis.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 23, 2015November 13, 2021

Greece Forces More Delay in Bailout Crisis Resolution

Greece fails to submit reforms in time, pushing back a resolution of its bailout crisis once again.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 22, 2015November 23, 2021
Copenhagen Denmark

Denmark’s Election Result Reflects European Trend

Parties that are pro- or anti-globalization draw voters away from the political center.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 22, 2015October 2, 2021

Banning Symbols Won’t Ban Hate

Removing the Confederate flags from the Southern United States wouldn’t end racism or violence.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 21, 2015November 25, 2018

War Tests Syrian Druze’s Loyalties and Israel’s Neutrality

Syria’s Druze are torn between supporting Bashar Assad and seeking help from neighboring Israel.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 19, 2015November 28, 2021

Greece Signs Pipeline Deal with Russia After European Talks Fail

A day after Greece’s bailout talks collapse, the country agrees to build part of a Russian pipeline.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 19, 2015November 21, 2021
Danish parliament Copenhagen

Bittersweet Victory for Denmark’s Right-Wing Bloc

The right wins a one-seat majority, but the once dominant liberal party is beaten into third place.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 19, 2015October 25, 2021

Tusk Calls Crisis Summit After Latest Greek Talks Fail

The European Council will try to find a way out of the Greek crisis at an emergency session.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 19, 2015January 1, 2020
Danish parliament Copenhagen

Islanders Kingmakers in Danish Parliament

Deputies from the Faroe Islands and Greenland would hold the balance of power in Denmark’s next parliament.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 18, 2015October 2, 2021

Greek Exit Should Not Have to Affect Other Weak Euro States

Greece is uniquely reckless and insolvent. Its exit should not reflect poorly on other countries.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 17, 2015November 25, 2021

Conservatives Not Yet Swayed by Sometimes Mundane Bush

Jeb Bush’s optimistic and reform-minded conservatism isn’t inspiring Republican voters yet.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 16, 2015April 20, 2022

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