Russia Threatens European Cattle, Meat Import Ban
The outbreak of a livestock virus in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands prompts Russia to consider an import ban.
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Finland, Netherlands Resist Expansion Bailout Fund
Dutch and Finnish leaders oppose expanding Europe’s bailout fund but urge a quick resolution to its debt crisis.
Green Cosmopolitanism Fashionable in North Europe
Socially liberal green parties are on the rise from Britain to Berlin.
Dutch Threaten Eurozone Exit for Profligate Nations
The Dutch say countries that won’t submit to stricter fiscal rules should consider leaving the euro.
The War on Drugs Has Failed
The drug war has failed, says a recent report, “with devastating consequences .”
F-35 Faces Budget Scrutiny in Congress
The Joint Strike Fighter Program is plagued with budget overruns and delays. Lawmakers are starting to ask questions.
Netherlands Contemplate Huge Defense Cuts
Ten thousand Dutch armed services personnel could lose their jobs as a result of mass spending cuts.
The Polarization of Dutch Politics
After years of consensus politics, the left and right in the Netherlands are far apart.
Libya Releases Captured Dutch Navy Crew
Colonel Gaddafi’s son announced that the three Dutch aviators captured during a rescue operation would be released from Libya.
Three Dutch Marines Captured in Libya
Three Dutch navy personnel are captured by Libyan forces during a rescue attempt.
Dutch Government Denied Upper House Majority
The Netherlands’ ruling coalition fails to secure a majority in the Senate.
Dutch, Germans Extend Afghanistan Presence
The Dutch and German parliaments approved new military and police training missions in the north of Afghanistan last week.
The Rise of a New Right in Europe
From Britain to Scandinavia to Central Europe, conservatives are stepping up.
Italy, Netherlands Reconsider JSF Purchases
As the costs of the F-35 fighter aircraft continue to mount, both Italy and the Netherlands are reconsidering their purchases.
Raising Europe’s Budget Controversial
Seven EU members oppose raising the Union’s budget for next fiscal year. They are three votes short of a majority.