Dilemma for Dutch Social Democrats After Historic Defeat
Should Labor attempt to lure back working-class voters or side with the socially progressive middle class?
Analysis
Election Reveals Educational Divide in Netherlands
Most liberal Democrats and Greens have university degrees. Few Freedom and Socialist Party voters do.
What Happens Next in the Netherlands?
Expect months of talks to form a government. For only the second time, the king will not be involved.
Center-Right Parties Expected to Form Government in Netherlands
Mark Rutte is likely to form a coalition with parties in the center.
The Global History of the Alt-Right
The War on Terror, a crisis of neoliberalism and the resurgence of Russia have revived the far right.
Optimist Rutte Asks Dutch to Reject Rival’s Pessimism
The liberal incumbent has framed the election as a choice between optimism and pessimism.
Four Parties Vie for First Place in Dutch Election
Mark Rutte’s liberals are ahead in the polls, but three rivals are not far behind.
Erdoğan Huffs and Puffs, But Balks at Sanctions Against Dutch
The Turkish leader makes a lot of noise, but has not followed up on his threat of economic sanctions.
Scotland Calls for Second Referendum: Why and Why Now?
Scottish independence is not about the economy.
Dutch, Turks in Row After Ministers Barred from Campaigning
Relations sink to a low after the Dutch bar two Turkish ministers from campaigning in the country.
Geert Wilders Isn’t Really Interested in Governing
The Dutch Freedom Party leader has gone out of his way to avoid the hard work of government.
Netherlands’ Wilders Loses Support to Christian Democrats, Socialists
Dutch Freedom Party voters are defecting to what may look like opposite ends of the political spectrum.
America Has No Deep State. Egypt Helps Prove It
There can only be a deep state when the state is weak.
Polls Point to Six Possible Coalitions in Netherlands
Most scenarios involve four or five parties.
Europe’s Big Four Endorse Integration at Different Speeds
France, Germany, Italy and Spain agree.