Dutch Liberal, Christian Parties Start Talks to Form Government
The hope is that the four parties can take office before the next fiscal year starts.
Netherlands
Dutch Left Forces Liberals into Coalition with Christian Right
The Dutch left gives liberal parties no choice but to negotiate with the Christian right.
Dutch Center-Right Parties Eye Labor for Pact
Labor lost the election but may still be needed in the next government.
Dutch Coalition Talks Fail Again, Minority Government Likely
The collapse of talks with the Green party leaves Mark Rutte with few options.
Dutch Parties Name Seasoned Negotiator In Bid to Break Impasse
Parties hope elder statesman Herman Tjeenk Willink can succeed where Edith Schippers failed.
Dutch Christian, Liberal Parties End Talks, Putting Pressure on Labor
Labor is reluctant to govern, but it could hold the key to forming a majority government.
Dutch Parties Need a Little Theater Before Forming Government
Politicians enter into talks they know will probably fail.
Four-Party Talks to Form Dutch Government Collapse
Negotiations to form a government with the Greens break down.
Dutch Relieved After Mainstream Parties Win Curaçao Election
The populist Movement for the Future of Curaçao will likely be kept out of power.
Netherlands Intervenes in Curaçao to Make Sure Elections Proceed
The outgoing government of the island had proposed to cancel the election.
What to Expect from Right-Green Coalition in Netherlands
Tax cuts, higher defense spending and eco-friendly reforms.
Dutch Center-Right to Explore Pact with Greens
There are big policy differences between liberals and Greens, but they both won the election.
Dilemma for Dutch Social Democrats After Historic Defeat
Should Labor attempt to lure back working-class voters or side with the socially progressive middle class?
Election Reveals Educational Divide in Netherlands
Most liberal Democrats and Greens have university degrees. Few Freedom and Socialist Party voters do.
Dutch Health Minister Asked to Lead Coalition Talks
The liberal party’s outgoing health minister will lead the first coalition talks in the Netherlands.