Potential Dutch Downgrade Heightens Euroskepticism
Dutch’s perception that they are bailing out euro states at their expense is reinforced.
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Americans, Natural Gas: Pillars of Dutch Foreign Policy
The Netherlands need the United States to provide a counterweight to Germany.
Dutch Parliamentary Majority to Stop F-35 Participation
Opposition parties want to end participation in the Joint Strike Fighter program.
After Dutch Hesitation, Indonesia Buys German Tanks
Political resistance kills a Dutch tanks sale to Indonesia, forcing the island nation to turn to the Germans.
Finland, Netherlands Block Bailout Fund Expansion
The two countries will not allow the direct financing of other eurozone states’ debts.
Ahead of Key Euro Summit, Germany Losing Allies
Northern countries fear Berlin will succumb to French, Italian and Spanish pressure.
Dutch Likely to Suspend Tanks Sale to Indonesia
Opposition lawmakers are critical of the arms sale, citing Indonesian human rights abuses.
Socialist Party Ahead of Ruling Liberals in Dutch Polls
The ruling party is losing ground, but neither the left or right seems able to win a majority.
In the Netherlands, Majority for Budget Deal
The conservative minority government reaches a budget deal with the opposition.
Dutch Government, Opposition in Budget Talks
Mark Rutte’s caretaker government seeks opposition support for its spending plan.
Doubts About Netherlands’ Credibility After Cabinet Resigns
The government’s collapse jeopardizes the Dutch austerity agenda.
Political Cowardice Wrecking Europe’s New Right
Europe’s conservatives and liberals haven’t dared make the philosophical argument for budget cuts and are losing because of it.
Dutch Budget Talks Fail, Elections Likely
Nationalists pull out of budget talks with the ruling parties in the Netherlands.
Dutch, German Left Demand Concessions on Fiscal Treaty
Governments in Germany and the Netherlands need opposition support.
Dutch: We Can Live Without Greece in Eurozone
Dutch leaders suggest that the European single currency would survive a Greek exit.