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Mark Rutte

Mark Rutte

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 10, 2023July 31, 2023
Sigrid Kaag Mark Rutte

Rutte Calls Early Election After Failed Push to Reform Asylum

Junior parties draw the line at limiting family reunifications for refugees.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 8, 2023October 23, 2023
Sigrid Kaag Mark Rutte

Victory for Farmers’ Party Is Challenge to Dutch Government

Christian Democrats want to meet farmers halfway. Liberals insist on cutting emissions.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 26, 2023May 7, 2023
Mark Rutte

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 7, 2023April 29, 2023
Roberta Metsola Mark Rutte

Why the Netherlands Is Calling for EU Asylum Reform

Immigration systems have been overwhelmed by a post-COVID bounce in asylum applications.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 27, 2023April 8, 2023
Mark Rutte

Farm Crisis Divides Dutch Government

Christian Democrats break from goal to cut emissions in half by 2030.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 23, 2022October 4, 2022
Mark Rutte

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 5, 2022October 4, 2022
Emmanuel Macron Mark Rutte

Commission Sides with Rutte over Macron on Industrial Policy

A Franco-German plan to relax antitrust rules is defeated.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 24, 2021December 19, 2021
Dutch parliament The Hague

Revelations in Benefits Scandal Make Rutte’s Job Even Harder

Few parties are willing to give the liberal prime minister a fourth term.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 27, 2021November 12, 2021
Mark Rutte

Rutte’s Opponents Smell Blood in the Water

But center-right parties may want to think twice before forcing him out.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 4, 2021November 10, 2021
Emmanuel Macron Mark Rutte

Rutte’s Future in Doubt After Botched Coalition Talks

The long-ruling Dutch prime minister is suddenly vulnerable.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 1, 2021November 12, 2021
Mark Rutte Pedro Sánchez Charles Michel

Dutch and Spanish Leaders Share Vision for EU

Mark Rutte and Pedro Sánchez caution against protectionism.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 26, 2021November 5, 2021
Mark Rutte

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.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelMarch 17, 2021November 13, 2022
Mark Rutte

Rutte Is More Pro-EU Than His Critics Allow

But his priorities may be different from theirs.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 16, 2021November 11, 2021
Mark Rutte

Financial Times Smears Netherlands’ Rutte as Bigot

The newspaper makes it appear the Dutch prime minister said the opposite of what he meant.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 12, 2021December 1, 2021

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