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Calvi Corsica

Macron Promises Corsica Autonomy After Violent Protests

The offer is seen as political calculation by his opponents.

Ainslie NobleAinslie NobleMarch 22, 2022April 22, 2022
Willemstad Curaçao

Curaçao Accepts Dutch Supervision of Economic Reforms

Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas walks back his election promise.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 7, 2021October 3, 2022
Gibraltar

Britain Walks Back Commitment to Gibraltar

It agreed to put Gibraltar in the Schengen Area to avoid the need for border controls.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 23, 2021November 25, 2021
Willemstad Curaçao

Curaçao Election Result Will Set Off Alarm Bells in Netherlands

Parties opposed to the conditions of Dutch financial aid win a majority.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 20, 2021October 2, 2021
Willemstad Curaçao

Dutch Intervene to Break Stalemate in Curaçao Legislature

Opposition parties had boycotted meetings of the island Estates.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 26, 2021October 2, 2021
Gibraltar

Gibraltar Brexit Deal is Victory for Spain

To keep its border with Spain open, Gibraltar accepts a Spanish role in guarding its ports.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 1, 2021November 25, 2021
Royal Plaza Mall Oranjestad Aruba

Aruba, Curaçao Agree to Terms of Dutch Coronavirus Aid

Sint Maarten has yet to meet the conditions.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 28, 2020November 29, 2021
The Hague Netherlands

Caribbean, European Netherlands Close In on Bailout Deal

The Dutch have relaxed their demands for giving the islands financial support.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 9, 2020October 2, 2021
Gibraltar

Spain Proposes Schengen Membership for Gibraltar

Some 15,000 Spanish residents cross the border to work in Gibraltar every day.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 13, 2020November 25, 2021
Willemstad Curaçao

Dutch Caribbean Islands on the Brink

Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten will run out of money in weeks.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 7, 2020October 22, 2021
Willemstad Curaçao

Politicians Break Deadlock on Curaçao

The government restores its majority in the legislature, but a month has been wasted.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 12, 2020October 2, 2021
Royal Plaza Mall Oranjestad Aruba

Contrast in the Dutch Caribbean

Aruba drafts a comprehensive reform plan while politicians on Curaçao play games.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 31, 2020November 29, 2021
San Juan Puerto Rico

Democrats Should Give Caribbean and Pacific Islands Statehood

3.5 million Americans have no federal representation.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 18, 2020December 3, 2021
Willemstad Curaçao

Dutch Caribbean Resist Terms of Coronavirus Aid

The Dutch government insists on long-term reforms, supervised by Dutch officials.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 10, 2020October 25, 2021
Dutch frigate Zeeland

Dutch Deploy Troops After Riots on Curaçao

Demonstrators forced their way into the government palace and looted stores.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 27, 2020December 1, 2021

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