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The world from Amsterdam, by Nick Ottens

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Ending the Atlantic Sentinel

Between a new job and my political involvement, I won’t have time for journalism anymore.

Cultivated Meat’s Three Major Challenges

Companies need to grow more than muscle. They need to scale up, and they need political support.

Feijóo Asked to Form Government, But Chances Are Slim

Most Spanish parties prefer the current prime minister, Pedro Sánchez.

Omtzigt Shakes Up Dutch Election with New Party

The former Christian Democrat would lure voters away from the populist right.

Sánchez Should Offer Catalans a Federal Spain

If an independence referendum is too much to ask.

Dutch Election Three-Way Race: Polls

The Dutch parliamentary elections in November are shaping up to become a three-way race.

Regional Parties Refuse Deal with Spanish Right

Alberto Núñez Feijóo won the election but could lose the battle in Congress.

Spanish Election Gives Power to Separatists

Basque and Catalan parties win the crucial swing votes in Congress.

Election in Spain: Live Blog with Analysis, Opinion and Results

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is expected to lose, but no single party would have a majority.

Spanish Election Could Reignite Catalan Independence Crisis

Conservatives would ban independence referendums and potentially end home rule.

Sánchez Has Made Spain Freer and Greener

The opposition would take the country back in time.

Spanish Election Guide

The electoral system, the parties, the issues and possible coalitions, explained.

Spanish Conservatives Are Unlikely to Normalize Vox

Spanish conservatives still hope they can neutralize the far right by cooperating with it.

Conservatives Water Down EU Nature and Farming Laws

Nature restoration becomes a required effort rather than an obligation.

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.

What Spain’s People’s Party Wants

The conservaties will probably win the election, but they may need to do a deal with the far right.

Rutte Calls Early Election After Failed Push to Reform Asylum

Junior parties draw the line at limiting family reunifications for refugees.

Three Typical Mistakes About Cultivated Meat

Critics compare current prices, compare cultivated meat to a perfect world and bet against progress.

What Sánchez Has Achieved

The social democrat has pulled Spain to the left.

EU to Treat Gig Workers as Employees

Reforms could affect 43 million workers by 2025.