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Mark Rutte

Dutch Parties in Rush to Do Budget Deal

The government must agree cuts or tax increases before parliament goes on summer recess.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 22, 2023April 28, 2023
Barcelona Spain

Spain’s Rental Reforms, Explained

Rent increases are capped through 2025. The government will subsidize more low-rent housing.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 20, 2023May 30, 2023
Amsterdam Netherlands

Overregulation Drives Up Rental Prices in Dutch Cities

New rules meant to protect renters are causing rents to spike.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 14, 2023May 28, 2023
Antwerp Belgium port

Belgium, Netherlands Break Cocaine Records

More cocaine is seized in Antwerp and Rotterdam than ever, but consumption has also gone up.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 8, 2023May 27, 2023
Karien van Gennip

Dutch Labor Reforms Will Do Little to Encourage Hiring

Companies still need to pay two years of sick leave.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 5, 2023May 19, 2023
Mölsheim Germany wind turbines

EU Plans for Hydrogen, Clean Tech and Mining, Explained

Europe’s answer to the American Inflation Reduction Act.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 4, 2023May 19, 2023
Giorgia Meloni

Italy’s Synthetic Food Ban Is Victory for Meat Lobbyists

Slaughters and farm lobbyists insist cultivated meat is “unnatural”. What it is, is competition.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 29, 2023May 11, 2023
Emmanuel Macron António Costa

French Republicans Should Put Policy Over Politics

Macron’s presidency isn’t going to collapse. Republicans should make the most of it.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 28, 2023May 8, 2023
Sigrid Kaag Mark Rutte

Victory for Farmers’ Party Is Challenge to Dutch Government

Christian Democrats want to meet farmers halfway. Liberals insist on cutting emissions.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 26, 2023May 7, 2023
Mark Rutte Giorgia Meloni

Meloni’s Asylum Plan Gains Support

The EU would pay non-member states to shelter asylum seekers.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 16, 2023May 5, 2023
Nijmegen Netherlands

Dutch Midterm Elections Guide

Provinces, water boards, parties, polls and likely outcomes, explained.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 14, 2023May 3, 2023
Mark Rutte

Despite Right-Wing Gains, Dutch Election Could Push Rutte Left

The prime minister’s right-wing rivals are less willing to compromise than left-wing parties.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 7, 2023April 29, 2023
Jan Huitema

German Liberals Stab Dutch Liberal in the Back

The Free Democrats derail Jan Huitema’s plan for clean cars.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 3, 2023April 28, 2023
Elly Schlein

Italian Left Doubles Down on Failed Identity Politics

Democrats lost the election campaigning for social justice, so they push more of it.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 28, 2023April 25, 2023
Joe Biden

Joe Biden’s Border Policy, Explained

The Democrat would make it easier for some refugees to apply, but disqualify illegal aliens from asylum.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 23, 2023April 23, 2023

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