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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
Mark Rutte

Rutte Is More Pro-EU Than His Critics Allow

But his priorities may be different from theirs.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 16, 2021November 11, 2021
Leiden Netherlands hospital

Dutch Should Keep Health Care System They Have

Liberalization has been a success.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 14, 2021November 13, 2022
Mark Rutte

Financial Times Smears Netherlands’ Rutte as Bigot

The newspaper makes it appear the Dutch prime minister said the opposite of what he meant.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 12, 2021December 1, 2021
Jesse Klaver

Dutch Left Could Have Worst Election in Decades

Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s liberal party alone would win more seats.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 11, 2021December 3, 2021
The Hague Netherlands

What’s at Stake in the Dutch Election

From climate policy to taxes, here are the key issues in the Dutch election.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 5, 2021October 2, 2021
Netherlands wind turbines

Energy Plays Key Role in Dutch Election

There is consensus on biomass and natural gas. Nuclear energy and windmills are controversial.

Avatar photoLiam van de VenFebruary 27, 2021November 5, 2021
Willemstad Curaçao

Dutch Intervene to Break Stalemate in Curaçao Legislature

Opposition parties had boycotted meetings of the island Estates.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 26, 2021October 2, 2021
Rotterdam Netherlands

What Divides Dutch Voters

Age, education, geography and gender.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 23, 2021November 5, 2021
European flags Brussels

Support for Anti-EU Parties Falls During Pandemic

Mainstream parties have gained popularity. Trust in the EU is up.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 31, 2021November 12, 2021
Wopke Hoekstra

Butter on Their Heads

Let the Dutch Christian Democrats and Labor look in the mirror before blaming Mark Rutte.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 24, 2021December 1, 2021

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