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Alberto Núñez Feijóo

What Spain’s People’s Party Wants

The conservaties will probably win the election, but they may need to do a deal with the far right.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 9, 2023October 23, 2023
Sigrid Kaag Mark Rutte

Rutte Calls Early Election After Failed Push to Reform Asylum

Junior parties draw the line at limiting family reunifications for refugees.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 8, 2023October 23, 2023
Cultivated meat

Three Typical Mistakes About Cultivated Meat

Critics compare current prices, compare cultivated meat to a perfect world and bet against progress.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 3, 2023September 3, 2023
Emmanuel Macron Ursula von der Leyen Pedro Sánchez Charles Michel

What Sánchez Has Achieved

The social democrat has pulled Spain to the left.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 26, 2023August 21, 2023

EU to Treat Gig Workers as Employees

Reforms could affect 43 million workers by 2025.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 13, 2023August 1, 2023
Christian Lindner

Dutch, German Liberals Split on Climate, Sustainability

The Dutch center-right understand they can no longer cede climate policy to the left.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 8, 2023July 29, 2023
American F-16 fighter jet

Biden Should Consider Delaying F-35 Sale to Greece

The priority is maintaining a balance of power between Greece and Turkey.

Pratik ChougulePratik ChouguleMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
Pedro Sánchez

Sánchez Gambles by Calling Early Election in Spain

The prime minister is betting he can make the election a choice between him and the far right.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
Amsterdam Netherlands

Everyone Thinks the Netherlands’ Rental Reforms Are Nuts

Banks, investors, pension funds, the OECD… nobody believes the Dutch are getting this right.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 28, 2023July 24, 2023
Pedro Sánchez

Spanish Local Elections Guide

The first Spanish elections since the pandemic are a test for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 27, 2023July 22, 2023
Veluwe Netherlands deer

EU Proposals for Nature Restoration Spook Businesses, Farmers

Greens aren’t happy either. They don’t believe the proposals go far enough.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 19, 2023July 21, 2023
Joe Biden

The Repeal of Title 42 in Context

Joe Biden has relaxed more immigration policies and toughened others.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 13, 2023July 19, 2023
Dilan Yeşilgöz

Dutch Drug War Isn’t Working. Politicians Would Escalate It

Police budgets and interdictions in the port of Rotterdam are up. So is cocaine use.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 11, 2023October 7, 2023
Venice Italy restaurant

Italy’s Labor Reforms, Explained

Giorgia Meloni cuts unemployment benefits and makes it easier to hire workers short-term.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 8, 2023July 13, 2023
Salvador Illa

Catalan Socialists Learn from Their Mistakes

Two years ago, Salvador Illa let his ego get in the way of a deal.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 7, 2023July 11, 2023

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