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Mark Rutte

Wilders’ Negativity an Opportunity for Optimist Rutte

The Dutch prime minister has more faith in his country than Freedom Party voters.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 12, 2016November 11, 2021
Mark Rutte

Rutte In Bind as Parties Balk at Endorsing Treaty Fudge

The Dutchman can’t get a deal without his parliament’s support.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 28, 2016November 11, 2021
Mark Rutte

Echoes of Clinton-Trump Contest in the Netherlands

The Netherlands’ Mark Rutte is similar to Hillary Clinton, Geert Wilders to Donald Trump.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 4, 2016November 11, 2021
Mark Rutte

Rutte Favored to Lead Party into Next Election

Two of the Dutch prime minister’s potential successors signal they will not challenge him.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 21, 2016November 11, 2021

Weeks Left to Save Schengen, Dutch Premier Warns

Mark Rutte warns Europe is running out of time to rescue border-free travel.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 22, 2016December 1, 2021

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 26, 2015November 13, 2021

Resignations Cast Cloud Over Dutch “Teflon Premier”

Mark Rutte’s ability to emerge unscathed from scandals is starting to wear thin.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 12, 2015November 15, 2021
David Cameron Mark Rutte

Parliament Vote Demand for Less Europe: Conservatives

Conservatives in Britain, Germany and the Netherlands call for EU reform.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 31, 2014November 5, 2021

Dutch Right Laments Rutte’s Indecisiveness on Budget

Conservatives accuse the prime minister of avoiding necessary budget adjustments.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 12, 2013January 2, 2020

Monti, Rutte Advocate Transatlantic Trade Zone

The Italian and Dutch prime minister argue it is “crucial” to expand trade between America and Europe.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 24, 2013January 1, 2020

Dutch, German Leaders Criticized for Greek Debt Deal

Opposition parties in the two countries have little faith in the latest agreement with Greece.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 28, 2012December 31, 2019

Netherlands’ Mark Rutte Wins Reelection in Close Race

The liberal party leader beats his Labor opponent in an extremely right race.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 12, 2012January 2, 2020

Dutch, Germans Insist: No More Aid for Greece

The two northern European countries reject the possibility of a third Greek bailout.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 5, 2012January 2, 2020

Dutch Premier Promises Tax Relief Before Election

Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s liberals are neck in neck with the far-left Socialists in the polls.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 22, 2012November 15, 2021

Netherlands “Obstructive” in Europe, Rutte “Impotent”

European officials criticize the “obstructive” role of Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 6, 2012November 9, 2021

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