Everyone Thinks the Netherlands’ Rental Reforms Are Nuts
Banks, investors, pension funds, the OECD… nobody believes the Dutch are getting this right.
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Dutch Drug War Isn’t Working. Politicians Would Escalate It
Police budgets and interdictions in the port of Rotterdam are up. So is cocaine use.
Dutch Government Mistakes Reagan’s Warning for Advice
If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
Dutch Government’s Budget and Climate Deal, Explained
Higher interest rates necessitate spending cuts. The Netherlands must do more to cut emissions.
Dutch Parties in Rush to Do Budget Deal
The government must agree cuts or tax increases before parliament goes on summer recess.
Overregulation Drives Up Rental Prices in Dutch Cities
New rules meant to protect renters are causing rents to spike.
Belgium, Netherlands Break Cocaine Records
More cocaine is seized in Antwerp and Rotterdam than ever, but consumption has also gone up.
Dutch Labor Reforms Will Do Little to Encourage Hiring
Companies still need to pay two years of sick leave.
Victory for Farmers’ Party Is Challenge to Dutch Government
Christian Democrats want to meet farmers halfway. Liberals insist on cutting emissions.
Dutch Midterm Elections Guide
Provinces, water boards, parties, polls and likely outcomes, explained.
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.
Liberals, Farmers’ Party to Gain Seats in Dutch Senate: Poll
The Christian parties in Mark Rutte’s coalition would lose.
Why the Netherlands Is Calling for EU Asylum Reform
Immigration systems have been overwhelmed by a post-COVID bounce in asylum applications.
Dutch to Ease, After Tightening, Building Rules
The government is trying to solve a problem it created.
Macron Is Winning the Argument for State Aid in Europe
Two years ago, the French president’s proposals were too far-fetched.