Rutte Cautions Against Populist “Experiment” in Netherlands
The liberal prime minister rules out a pact with his Freedom Party rival, Geert Wilders.
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Rutte Wins If Dutch Vote with Their Pocketbooks
Culture wars help Mark Rutte’s competitors. He wins on the economy.
New York Times Gets Rutte’s Aggressive Liberalism Wrong
The Dutch liberal party leader isn’t taking his cue from Donald Trump.
Rutte Rules Out Pact with Dutch Freedom Party
The center-right leader argues Geert Wilders has disqualified himself.
Wilders’ Negativity an Opportunity for Optimist Rutte
The Dutch prime minister has more faith in his country than Freedom Party voters.
Rutte In Bind as Parties Balk at Endorsing Treaty Fudge
The Dutchman can’t get a deal without his parliament’s support.
Echoes of Clinton-Trump Contest in the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ Mark Rutte is similar to Hillary Clinton, Geert Wilders to Donald Trump.
Rutte Favored to Lead Party into Next Election
Two of the Dutch prime minister’s potential successors signal they will not challenge him.
Weeks Left to Save Schengen, Dutch Premier Warns
Mark Rutte warns Europe is running out of time to rescue border-free travel.
Leaders Recognize Migration to Europe Must Be Slowed
Europe’s passport-free Schengen Area could be at risk if members fail to control the influx of people.
Resignations Cast Cloud Over Dutch “Teflon Premier”
Mark Rutte’s ability to emerge unscathed from scandals is starting to wear thin.
Parliament Vote Demand for Less Europe: Conservatives
Conservatives in Britain, Germany and the Netherlands call for EU reform.
Dutch Right Laments Rutte’s Indecisiveness on Budget
Conservatives accuse the prime minister of avoiding necessary budget adjustments.
Monti, Rutte Advocate Transatlantic Trade Zone
The Italian and Dutch prime minister argue it is “crucial” to expand trade between America and Europe.
Dutch, German Leaders Criticized for Greek Debt Deal
Opposition parties in the two countries have little faith in the latest agreement with Greece.