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Supreme Court The Hague Netherlands

Judges Need to Know Their Place

When judges behave like politicians, they weaken the judiciary.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 13, 2021November 5, 2021
Stockholm Sweden

Swedish Housing Crisis Has Similarities with Netherlands

Both countries struggle to find the right balance between public and private.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 3, 2021November 13, 2022
Rotterdam Netherlands

Dutch Likely to Reverse Labor Market Liberalizations

Most parties want to encourage the use of regular contracts.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 17, 2021November 5, 2021
The Hague Netherlands

Dutch Right Alarmed as Left Needed to Form Government

Labor and the Greens lost the election but could still end up in power.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 2, 2021October 2, 2021
Dutch parliament The Hague

Revelations in Benefits Scandal Make Rutte’s Job Even Harder

Few parties are willing to give the liberal prime minister a fourth term.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 27, 2021November 12, 2021
Mark Rutte

Rutte’s Opponents Smell Blood in the Water

But center-right parties may want to think twice before forcing him out.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 4, 2021November 10, 2021
Emmanuel Macron Mark Rutte

Rutte’s Future in Doubt After Botched Coalition Talks

The long-ruling Dutch prime minister is suddenly vulnerable.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 1, 2021November 12, 2021
Dutch parliament The Hague

Fragmented Dutch Parliament Lacks Experience

It’s the price the Netherlands has to pay for giving its voters so much choice.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 30, 2021November 18, 2021
Mark Rutte Pedro Sánchez Charles Michel

Dutch and Spanish Leaders Share Vision for EU

Mark Rutte and Pedro Sánchez caution against protectionism.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 26, 2021November 5, 2021
Giuseppe Conte Mark Rutte

Liberal Parties Look for Allies in Netherlands

Mark Rutte needs at least three parties to form another government.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 22, 2021November 11, 2021
Willemstad Curaçao

Curaçao Election Result Will Set Off Alarm Bells in Netherlands

Parties opposed to the conditions of Dutch financial aid win a majority.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 20, 2021October 2, 2021
Dutch parliament The Hague

Dutch Election: Takeaways and What Happens Next

A center-right government seems likely, but new parties could play a role.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 18, 2021November 13, 2022
Mark Rutte

Foreign Press Are Missing the Story in the Dutch Election

Journalists hype the far right and overlook the consensus in the center.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 17, 2021November 15, 2021
Mark Rutte

Rutte Wins Dutch Election, Pro-EU Party Places Second

Mark Rutte’s reelection wasn’t in doubt, but D66’s second-place finish is a surprise.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelMarch 17, 2021November 13, 2022
The Hague Netherlands

Dutch Election Guide

The Dutch electoral system, the parties, the polls and possible coalitions.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 16, 2021October 25, 2021

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