Tag: Politics
Bickering in Amersfoort politics over a chestnut and an olive tree
Now the olive tree motion in itself was not the reason for the VVD to withdraw its chestnut tree motion. It is the way in which DENK came up with…
François Bayrou’s wife has a strong opinion on politics, Matignon should not satisfy her
Elisabeth Perlant, François Bayrou’s wife for more than 50 years, is a former literature teacher. And Elisabeth Bayrou doesn’t really have a good image of the political world… Friday the…
Member of Parliament Senna Maatoug succeeds Utrecht councilor Lot van Hooijdonk
“At a time when trust in government is low, I want to help build a government that is closer to people,” writes Senna Maatoug. “I hope that the city will…
French politics is in ruins
The eyes of the world are on France this week ahead the reopening of Notre Dame, the iconic cathedral destroyed in a fire five years ago. Heads of state and…
ANALYSIS: Domestic politics ends up in the shadows
In Novus’ latest voter barometer, no statistically guaranteed changes are visible. This was also the case in the measurements for October and September. There has thus been silence in Swedish…
Kamala Harris, the thwarted destiny of a pioneer in politics – L’Express
Kamala Harris will not enter the White House. She joins the list of legendary “losers”, as America has already known many in its history. The story of Axel Gyldén, journalist…
economy, international politics, ecology… what are the key measures proposed by the Democratic candidate?
Aid to the middle classes, right to abortion and defense of minorities, here is Kamala Harris’ program for the presidential election, based on a few key points. Summary Vice-President Kamala…
from Nicolas Sarkozy to Ségolène Royal, the delicate art of defeat in politics – L’Express
Let him who has never lost raise his finger, and above all cross them – defeat is coming soon. Take Emmanuel Macron, unique case, journey without injury, until a dissolution…
Lot van Hooijdonk leaves Utrecht politics: praise and criticism from colleagues
“The fact that the city is such a huge cycling city is partly due to the success of Lot,” says Rik van der Graaf (Christian Union). “She has meant a…
Handing out water at the border – in the fight against the “politics of hate”
Many want a tougher grip – advantage Trump among voters • Joel Smith fights back When Donald Trump took the stage at Madison Square Garden last weekend, he asked the…