Curaçao Election Result Will Set Off Alarm Bells in Netherlands
Parties opposed to the conditions of Dutch financial aid win a majority.
Parties opposed to the conditions of Dutch financial aid win a majority.
A center-right government seems likely, but new parties could play a role.
Journalists hype the far right and overlook the consensus in the center.
Mark Rutte’s reelection wasn’t in doubt, but D66’s second-place finish is a surprise.
The Dutch electoral system, the parties, the polls and possible coalitions.
But his priorities may be different from theirs.
Liberalization has been a success.
The newspaper makes it appear the Dutch prime minister said the opposite of what he meant.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s liberal party alone would win more seats.
From climate policy to taxes, here are the key issues in the Dutch election.
There is consensus on biomass and natural gas. Nuclear energy and windmills are controversial.
Opposition parties had boycotted meetings of the island Estates.
Age, education, geography and gender.
Mainstream parties have gained popularity. Trust in the EU is up.
Let the Dutch Christian Democrats and Labor look in the mirror before blaming Mark Rutte.