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Pedro Sánchez

Hit Piece Calls Center-Left Sánchez Spain’s Donald Trump

Journalist makes the social democrat out to be a threat to Spanish democracy.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 26, 2021November 18, 2021
Rotterdam Netherlands

What Divides Dutch Voters

Age, education, geography and gender.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 23, 2021November 5, 2021
Mario Draghi

Draghi Understands What Italy Needs

Do the political parties that support his government?

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 19, 2021December 2, 2021
Pere Aragones

Catalan Election: Takeaways and What Happens Next

Another separatist coalition is the most likely outcome.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 15, 2021December 7, 2021
Plaça de Sant Jaume Barcelona Spain

Republicans, Socialists Share First Place in Catalonia

The outcome allows for another separatist coalition or a government of the left.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 14, 2021December 7, 2021
Barcelona Spain

Catalan Election Guide

The Catalan electoral system, the parties, the polls and possible coalitions.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 12, 2021October 28, 2021
Salvador Illa

Three-Way Race for First Place in Catalonia

The Socialists are neck and neck with the two largest independence parties.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 8, 2021November 19, 2021
Mario Draghi

Italy Shouldn’t Need Draghi

A stronger democracy wouldn’t need a strong man.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 5, 2021December 2, 2021
European flags Brussels

Support for Anti-EU Parties Falls During Pandemic

Mainstream parties have gained popularity. Trust in the EU is up.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 31, 2021November 12, 2021
Joe Biden

Biden’s Foreign Policy Begins at Home

The new president’s diplomacy will be shaped by domestic priorities.

Marnix MiddelburgMarnix MiddelburgJanuary 30, 2021December 1, 2021
Santiago Abascal

Far Right Comes to Sánchez’ Rescue in Spain

Vox unexpectedly gives the prime minister a majority for his coronavirus recovery plan.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 29, 2021November 29, 2021
Scotland flag

Scotland Is a Country!

Or: how I learned to trigger Scottish nationalists.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 25, 2021November 21, 2021
Wopke Hoekstra

Butter on Their Heads

Let the Dutch Christian Democrats and Labor look in the mirror before blaming Mark Rutte.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 24, 2021December 1, 2021
Charles de Gaulle Lyndon Johnson

America Needs a de Gaulle

Joe Biden must restore the left’s faith in America and the right’s trust in democracy.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 20, 2021April 23, 2022
Donald Trump

Death, Debt, Tax Cuts and Lies: Trump’s Legacy

400,000 Americans are dead. Trump added $7 trillion to the debt. He told thousands of lies.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 19, 2021October 11, 2024

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