Rutte’s Liberal Party Shifts to Center in Netherlands
On environmental policy, government spending and wages, the party is moving to the middle.
Dutch Election 2021
Parliamentary elections were held in the Netherlands on March 17. Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s liberal VVD placed first with 34 out of 150 seats. The social-liberal D66 gained at the expense of left-wing parties. The far-right Forum for Democracy took votes from the far-right Freedom Party.
Dutch Parties Take Risk Attacking Liberalism
It’s a way to attack a popular prime minister without mentioning him, but it could backfire.
De Jonge Narrowly Wins Leadership of Dutch Christian Democrats
The health minister wins 258 more votes than his opponent.
Dutch Backbencher Mounts Strong Challenge to Presumptive Party Leader
Pieter Omtzigt is giving establishment favorite Hugo de Jonge a run for his money.
Dutch Parties Try to Emerge from Rutte’s Shadow
The prime minister has never been more popular.