Netherlands Seek to Halt “Creeping” EU Competencies
One of the bloc’s founding members believes the time of ever-closer union is over.
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Dutch Move Toward Final Decision on F-35 Fighter Jet
The coalition government is reportedly close to a compromise on replacing its F-16s.
Anti-Immigration Parties Drive Conservatives to Fringe
Euroskeptic and anti-immigration parties force Europe’s conservatives to move to the right.
Dutch Anti-Islam Politician Taps Into Resurgent Nationalism
Geert Wilders frames his opposition to both Europe and immigration as part of a nationalist campaign.
Dutch to Deliver Weapons to Indonesia After All
The ruling Labor Party previously opposed the arms sale to the Netherlands’ former colony in Asia.
EU Likely to Relax Syrian Weapons Sanctions
European nations are expected to relax the terms of their embargo in order to put pressure on Syria’s Bashar Assad.
Netherlands’ Willem-Alexander Might Not Be Trade King
The Dutch like to think of their monarchy as an economic asset, but there’s little proof.
Dutch, French Socialists Demand More Left-Wing Policies
European center-left leaders have little choice but to defy their own parties’ wishes.
Dutch Court Jails Former Civil Servant, Russian Spy
A former Foreign Ministry worker passed sensitive documents to Russian intelligence.
Dutch Right Laments Rutte’s Indecisiveness on Budget
Conservatives accuse the prime minister of avoiding necessary budget adjustments.
Dutch, Germans Struggle With Russia Relationship
Russia’s biggest trade partners in Europe are uneasy about its human rights situation.
Dutch Deficit Rises, Coalition Seeks Opposition Support
The government needs opposition support to get its budget through the Senate.
Dutch Liberals Seek to Draw Conservatives into Coalition
The Netherlands’ ruling parties do not command a majority in the Senate.
Monti, Rutte Advocate Transatlantic Trade Zone
The Italian and Dutch prime minister argue it is “crucial” to expand trade between America and Europe.
NATO Ministers Discuss Turkish Missile Deployment
The alliance is expected to approve the deployment of missile defenses in Turkey.