Breakthrough in Dutch Coalition Talks
Social liberals agree to open negotiations with the Christian right.
Netherlands
Europe’s High Energy Prices, Explained
The continent faces a perfect storm involving accidents, depleted reserves and decreased Russian supply.
Curaçao Accepts Dutch Supervision of Economic Reforms
Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas walks back his election promise.
Why It’s Taking So Long to Form a Government in the Netherlands
Three roadblocks and four possible outcomes.
American Health Care Is Worst in Rich World
The Netherlands and Norway share first place.
Splits on the Right Force Rutte to Consider Coalition with the Left
Right-wing defections make a government with center-left parties more likely in the Netherlands.
Judges Need to Know Their Place
When judges behave like politicians, they weaken the judiciary.
Swedish Housing Crisis Has Similarities with Netherlands
Both countries struggle to find the right balance between public and private.
Dutch Likely to Reverse Labor Market Liberalizations
Most parties want to encourage the use of regular contracts.
Dutch Right Alarmed as Left Needed to Form Government
Labor and the Greens lost the election but could still end up in power.
Revelations in Benefits Scandal Make Rutte’s Job Even Harder
Few parties are willing to give the liberal prime minister a fourth term.
Rutte’s Opponents Smell Blood in the Water
But center-right parties may want to think twice before forcing him out.
Rutte’s Future in Doubt After Botched Coalition Talks
The long-ruling Dutch prime minister is suddenly vulnerable.
Fragmented Dutch Parliament Lacks Experience
It’s the price the Netherlands has to pay for giving its voters so much choice.
Dutch and Spanish Leaders Share Vision for EU
Mark Rutte and Pedro Sánchez caution against protectionism.