Wilders’ Negativity an Opportunity for Optimist Rutte
The Dutch prime minister has more faith in his country than Freedom Party voters.
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Wonder Boy Asscher Could Disappoint Dutch Labor Party
Like Labor leaders before him, Lodewijk Asscher is hailed as a future prime minister. He may not live up to expectations.
Netherlands’ Wilders Attacks Court After Discrimination Verdict
The controversial anti-Islam politician calls the legitimacy of Dutch courts into question.
Slowly But Surely, Europe Gets Serious About Its Own Defense
The EU proposes to fund defense research while Belgium and the Netherlands pool the acquisition of new ships.
Trump’s European Admirers Are Deluding Themselves
European nationalists see a kindred spirit. They shouldn’t get their hopes up.
Dutch Support Clinton, Hear Echoes of Own Populist in Trump
The socially liberal Dutch are more sympathetic to Democrats.
Rutte In Bind as Parties Balk at Endorsing Treaty Fudge
The Dutchman can’t get a deal without his parliament’s support.
Dutch Green Party Rejects Proposal to Merge with Labor
Labor makes the Greens appear ungenerous after it had been accused of disloyalty to the left.
Asscher to Challenge Dutch Labor Party Leader
Labor’s top cabinet minister is expected to challenge Diederik Samsom.
Echoes of Clinton-Trump Contest in the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ Mark Rutte is similar to Hillary Clinton, Geert Wilders to Donald Trump.
British Exit “Wake-up Call” for Europe: Dutch
The fear in the Netherlands is that Britain’s exit will encourage those clamoring for more Europe.
Let’s Lower the Stakes: Our Politics Are Not Worth Dying For
When you turn politics into a matter of life and death, there is a risk some people will take you seriously.
The Case for Permanent Coalitions on the Left
By grouping with other left-wing parties, Europe’s social democrats could keep their constituencies united.
Rutte Favored to Lead Party into Next Election
Two of the Dutch prime minister’s potential successors signal they will not challenge him.
Dutch Military Readiness Impaired by Cuts: Auditors
Dutch armed forces are plagued by serious shortcomings.