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German parliament Berlin

German Election Guide

The German electoral system, the parties, issues, polls and possible coalitions.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 20, 2021March 30, 2022
Olaf Scholz

Scholz Should Stay the Course

Don’t get distracted by conservative scaremongering.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 3, 2021November 25, 2021
Mark Rutte Angela Merkel

Why It’s Taking So Long to Form a Government in the Netherlands

Three roadblocks and four possible outcomes.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 30, 2021November 14, 2021
Armin Laschet

Laschet Is Dragging Germany’s Christian Democrats Down

The Social Democrats benefit.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 25, 2021November 25, 2021
German parliament Berlin

What’s at Stake in the German Election

Where the four mainstream parties stand on the ten major issues.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 23, 2021November 13, 2021
France train

What’s in France’s New Climate Law

Policies affect farms, food, transportation and urban planning.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 22, 2021November 11, 2021
Dutch parliament The Hague

Splits on the Right Force Rutte to Consider Coalition with the Left

Right-wing defections make a government with center-left parties more likely in the Netherlands.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 14, 2021November 10, 2021
Emmanuel Macron

Macron Should Go Ahead with Pension Reforms

It’s the right thing to do.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 7, 2021November 11, 2021
Mabilay Rennes France

Republican, Socialist Incumbents Win French Runoffs

The second round of regional elections confirms the results of the first.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 27, 2021November 11, 2021
Emmanuel Macron

Regional Vote Throws Doubt on Macron’s Reelection Strategy

The center-right is stronger than he may have anticipated.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 21, 2021November 11, 2021
La Rochelle France

Republicans, Socialists Defend Control of French Regions

Mainstream parties avenge their 2017 and 2019 election losses.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 20, 2021November 11, 2021
Marseille France

French Regional Elections Guide

The elections are mainly a battle between the center-right and far right.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 19, 2021October 18, 2021
Boris Johnson Angela Merkel

Boris Johnson’s Blue Wall Starts to Crack

Britain’s ruling Conservative Party loses a by-election in its traditional heartland.

David DowningDavid DowningJune 18, 2021June 6, 2022
Rotterdam Netherlands

Dutch Likely to Reverse Labor Market Liberalizations

Most parties want to encourage the use of regular contracts.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 17, 2021November 5, 2021
The Hague Netherlands

Dutch Right Alarmed as Left Needed to Form Government

Labor and the Greens lost the election but could still end up in power.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 2, 2021October 2, 2021

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