Rutte to Quit Dutch Politics. What Happens Next?
His own party needs a new leader. Major reforms in agriculture and housing may be put on hold.
Mark Rutte
Rutte Calls Early Election After Failed Push to Reform Asylum
Junior parties draw the line at limiting family reunifications for refugees.
Victory for Farmers’ Party Is Challenge to Dutch Government
Christian Democrats want to meet farmers halfway. Liberals insist on cutting emissions.
Despite Right-Wing Gains, Dutch Election Could Push Rutte Left
The prime minister’s right-wing rivals are less willing to compromise than left-wing parties.
Why the Netherlands Is Calling for EU Asylum Reform
Immigration systems have been overwhelmed by a post-COVID bounce in asylum applications.
Farm Crisis Divides Dutch Government
Christian Democrats break from goal to cut emissions in half by 2030.
Rutte Between Rock and Hard Place in Dutch Farm Crisis
Farmers feel betrayed by the center-right. Giving in to their demands would upset the left.
Commission Sides with Rutte over Macron on Industrial Policy
A Franco-German plan to relax antitrust rules is defeated.
Revelations in Benefits Scandal Make Rutte’s Job Even Harder
Few parties are willing to give the liberal prime minister a fourth term.
Rutte’s Opponents Smell Blood in the Water
But center-right parties may want to think twice before forcing him out.
Rutte’s Future in Doubt After Botched Coalition Talks
The long-ruling Dutch prime minister is suddenly vulnerable.
Dutch and Spanish Leaders Share Vision for EU
Mark Rutte and Pedro Sánchez caution against protectionism.
Rutte Wins Dutch Election, Pro-EU Party Places Second
Mark Rutte’s reelection wasn’t in doubt, but D66’s second-place finish is a surprise.
Rutte Is More Pro-EU Than His Critics Allow
But his priorities may be different from theirs.
Financial Times Smears Netherlands’ Rutte as Bigot
The newspaper makes it appear the Dutch prime minister said the opposite of what he meant.