1. German Social Democratic Party leader Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Dresden, November 13, 2009 (Marco Urban)

    Dutch, German Socialists Demand Concessions on Fiscal Treaty

    Although in opposition, social democrats in Germany and the Netherlands are in a position to make demands.

  1. Neelie Kroes, the Dutch commissioner responsible for Europe's digital agenda, January 14, 2010

    Dutch: We Can Live Without Greece in Eurozone

    The Dutch prime minister and European Commissioner both said the single currency area would survive a Greek exit.

  1. A cow under Dutch skies, June 17, 2007 (Willem Heerbaart)

    Russia Threatens European Cattle, Meat Import Ban

    The outbreak of a livestock virus in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands has prompted Russia to consider an import ban.

  1. Prime Ministers Jyrki Katainen of Finland and Mark Rutte of Netherlands answer questions from reporters, September 26, 2011 (AP)

    Finland, Netherlands Resist Expansion Bailout Fund

    The Dutch and Finnish leaders oppose expanding Europe’s financial rescue facility but urged a speedy resolution to its debt crisis.

  1. A German Green party rally in Berlin, September 12, 2009 (Henning Bulka)

    Green Cosmopolitanism Fashionable in North Europe

    Socially liberal green parties are on the rise from Britain to Berlin. They appeal to students and young urban professionals.