Cultivated Meat’s Three Major Challenges
Companies need to grow more than muscle. They need to scale up, and they need political support.
Western Europe
Omtzigt Shakes Up Dutch Election with New Party
The former Christian Democrat would lure voters away from the populist right.
Dutch Election Three-Way Race: Polls
The liberals, a united left and a new agrarian party are tied for first place.
Rutte to Quit Dutch Politics. What Happens Next?
His own party needs a new leader. Major reforms in agriculture and housing may be put on hold.
Rutte Calls Early Election After Failed Push to Reform Asylum
Junior parties draw the line at limiting family reunifications for refugees.
Dutch, German Liberals Split on Climate, Sustainability
The Dutch center-right understand they can no longer cede climate policy to the left.
Everyone Thinks the Netherlands’ Rental Reforms Are Nuts
Banks, investors, pension funds, the OECD… nobody believes the Dutch are getting this right.
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.
Dutch Government Mistakes Reagan’s Warning for Advice
If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
Germany Scales Back Cannabis Legalization
Sales would only be allowed by nonprofits, not stores.
Dutch Government’s Budget and Climate Deal, Explained
Higher interest rates necessitate spending cuts. The Netherlands must do more to cut emissions.
France Should Reconsider Veto to Electric Pulse Fishing
The alternative is shrinking the entire trawler fleet.
Dutch Parties in Rush to Do Budget Deal
The government must agree cuts or tax increases before parliament goes on summer recess.
Overregulation Drives Up Rental Prices in Dutch Cities
New rules meant to protect renters are causing rents to spike.
Belgium, Netherlands Break Cocaine Records
More cocaine is seized in Antwerp and Rotterdam than ever, but consumption has also gone up.