Far-right Patriots party picks Vox’s Santiago Abascal as president – POLITICO

Far-right Patriots party picks Vox’s Santiago Abascal as president – POLITICO

“Under Abascal’s leadership, the party aims to solidify this alternative majority, challenging the traditional coalition behind the [center-right] European People’s Party and the socialist bloc” in the European Parliament, the party said in a statement. “Abascal’s presidency, backed by his strong relationships with other parties and leaders across the Americas, is expected to significantly enhance … Read more

Dutch coalition survives (for now) after chaos fueled by fuming Geert Wilders – POLITICO

Dutch coalition survives (for now) after chaos fueled by fuming Geert Wilders – POLITICO

Achahbar told her colleagues earlier Friday that she was quitting over alleged racist comments made by other ministers during a Cabinet meeting Monday to discuss violence in Amsterdam involving locals and Israeli football fans last week, according to Dutch broadcaster NOS. She released a statement publicly confirming her resignation shortly after Friday night’s Cabinet crisis meeting. … Read more

Fragile Dutch government teeters as minister resigns and Geert Wilders rages – POLITICO

Fragile Dutch government teeters as minister resigns and Geert Wilders rages – POLITICO

The Netherlands’ government has been comprised of the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), the center-right People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), the populist Farmer-Citizen Movement (BBB) and the NSC since July. But the coalition has been beset by infighting over how to respond to the Amsterdam clashes, with anti-immigrant PVV leader Geert Wilders — … Read more

Azerbaijan’s president slams ‘colonial’ French, Dutch overseas territories at COP29  – POLITICO

Azerbaijan’s president slams ‘colonial’ French, Dutch overseas territories at COP29  – POLITICO

He went on to list the territories, which he called “colonies,” and examples of how French and Dutch administration had caused “environmental degradation,” such as France’s nuclear testing in French Polynesia and Algeria.  Aliyev then spoke at length about this year’s violent unrest in New Caledonia, which he blamed on the “regime” of President Emmanuel … Read more

What lawmakers should ask the EU’s new tech boss – POLITICO

What lawmakers should ask the EU’s new tech boss – POLITICO

— Q: Only 8 percent of European companies currently use AI, according to a report published in July. How do you want to reach the target of 75 percent by 2030? — Q: President von der Leyen instructed you to develop a “Cloud and AI development plan” to boost computing power and data storage to … Read more

Dutch prime minister to skip COP29 after Amsterdam football violence – POLITICO

Dutch prime minister to skip COP29 after Amsterdam football violence – POLITICO

“I will not be going to Azerbaijan next week for the U.N. Climate Conference COP29. Due to the major social impact of the events of last Thursday night in Amsterdam, I will remain in the Netherlands,” Schoof wrote on X on Saturday. The Netherlands will instead be represented by its climate envoy, Jaime Bourbon de … Read more

Dutch capital declared ‘high-risk’ area after attack on Israeli football fans – POLITICO

Dutch capital declared ‘high-risk’ area after attack on Israeli football fans – POLITICO

Local authorities in Amsterdam issued an emergency order declaring the Dutch capital a “high-risk security area” following attacks on Israeli football supporters on Thursday night. The emergency measures, which also cover the Amstelveen area, include enabling “preventive searches,” a ban on demonstrations and increased police presence. The imposition of the measures comes after supporters of … Read more

The streets of Philadelphia brace for America’s most divisive election – POLITICO

The streets of Philadelphia brace for America’s most divisive election – POLITICO

The other side, while usually making its point at a lower volume, is just as blinkered. On her weeknight evening show on MSNBC, progressive commentator Joy Reid makes no meaningful effort to balance her perspectives or those of her anti-Trump guests. She told viewers Trump is a dangerous “felon on probation awaiting sentencing” who has … Read more

Europe’s Greens ask Jill Stein to pull out of US election to prevent Trump victory – POLITICO

Europe’s Greens ask Jill Stein to pull out of US election to prevent Trump victory – POLITICO

“Right now, the race for the White House is too close for comfort,” the statement said. “We call on Jill Stein to withdraw from the race, and endorse Kamala Harris for the presidency of the United States.” But with the election just days away — voters head to the polls on Nov. 5 — and … Read more