Britain Can’t Count on Dutch for Reforms in Europe
When push comes to shove, the Netherlands will always back Germany over the United Kingdom.
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Belgium, Netherlands to Support Air Campaign in Iraq
The two European countries join the war against the Islamic State but stop short of joining airstrikes against Syria.
Netherlands to Reduce Taxes, Raise Defense Spending
The Dutch will keep their deficit under the European treaty limit while reducing taxes to help job creation.
Balancing Against Bigger Neighbors: Dutch Foreign Policy
From neutrality to Atlanticism, the Dutch have aimed to balance against their bigger neighbors.
Longing for Consensus: The Dutch Mentality
Coalition-building has been ingrained in the Dutch national character since before independence.
Keeping the Water and Neighbors at Bay
Vulnerable to the sea as well as overland invasion, the Dutch have had to be pragmatic to stay safe.
Dutch Suspend Ukraine Plane Crash Investigation
Mark Rutte says it is too dangerous for investigators to do their work.
Dutch Hold Off on Military Mission to Ukraine Crash Site
The Netherlands fear military intervention would get in the way of repatriating the victims.
Australians, Dutch Send Military Police to Ukraine Crash Site
The two countries send military police to secure the Malaysia Airlines crash site in Ukraine.
Despite Plane Deaths, Dutch Careful Not to Antagonize Russia
Almost 200 of their nationals died in Ukraine, but the Dutch are reluctant to blame Russia.
Euroskeptic Bloc Has Failed: Dutch Freedom Party Leader
Geert Wilders calls a deal with the Polish Congress of the New Right “a bridge too far.”
Parliament Vote Demand for Less Europe: Conservatives
Conservatives in Britain, Germany and the Netherlands call for EU reform.
Pro- And Anti-EU Parties Win Dutch Election
The Euroskeptic Freedom Party and the pro-European liberal Democrats are projected to win most seats.
Opportunity for Netherlands as Europe Seeks Gas Alternatives
Rotterdam’s ability to gasify LNG could help Europe reduce its dependence on Russia.
Dutch, German Coalitions Unpopular Going into European Elections
Conservative voters are dismayed by their governments’ emphasis on social issues.