Dutch Government Falls Over Child Benefits Scandal
Authorities falsely accused thousands of parents of fraud.
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Be Careful About Bringing Back Big Government
More government is not the solution to every problem.
Dutch Christian Democrats Can’t Expect White Knight
Wopke Hoekstra is back in the picture, but even he might not defeat Mark Rutte.
Consensus Among Major Dutch Political Parties
The parties broadly agree on deficit spending, environmental policy, labor law and taxes.
Aruba, Curaçao Agree to Terms of Dutch Coronavirus Aid
Sint Maarten has yet to meet the conditions.
Dutch Far-Right Forum for Democracy Implodes
Thierry Baudet steps down as leader after yet more revelations of extremism.
Rutte’s Liberal Party Shifts to Center in Netherlands
On environmental policy, government spending and wages, the party is moving to the middle.
Caribbean, European Netherlands Close In on Bailout Deal
The Dutch have relaxed their demands for giving the islands financial support.
Dutch King Announces Borrowing, Investments to Weather COVID-19
Unlike during the last economic crisis, the Dutch government is not cutting spending.
Dutch Parties Take Risk Attacking Liberalism
It’s a way to attack a popular prime minister without mentioning him, but it could backfire.
Dutch Caribbean Islands on the Brink
Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten will run out of money in weeks.
Dutch Extend COVID Aid for Businesses
Government pays half the rent and 90 percent of salaries.
Politicians Break Deadlock on Curaçao
The government restores its majority in the legislature, but a month has been wasted.
Contrast in the Dutch Caribbean
Aruba drafts a comprehensive reform plan while politicians on Curaçao play games.
What Rutte Wants
Why the Dutch prime minister is fighting a €750 billion coronavirus recovery fund.