Dutch Greens Fail to Tempt Labor into Rejecting Rutte’s Liberals
The Labor Party refuses to rule out a collaboration with the right. The Greens may regret demanding such a pledge.
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France can’t expect Germany to support more spending if it doesn’t reform.
Dutch Feel Labor Market Liberalization Has Gone Too Far
Even business-friendly liberal parties want more security for workers.
Bayrou Throws Support Behind Fellow Centrist in France
If centrist voters switch to Emmanuel Macron, he would almost certainly qualify for the runoff.
Dutch Freedom Party Leader Cancels Second Election Debate
Dutch nationalist party leader Geert Wilders withdraws from a debate after its organizers interview his brother.
Mattis Alarms NATO by Threatening to “Moderate” Commitment
Donald Trump’s defense chief warns that America might take a step back unless its allies spend more.
Nativist Freedom Party Draws Support from Dutch Periphery
The Netherlands’ outer provinces aren’t destitute, but they do feel left behind.
As America Turns Inward, Europe and Mexico Double Down on Trade
The EU and Mexico accelerate trade talks at the same time as America turns its back on the world.
Dutch Justice Minister Resigns in Blow to Rutte
A twenty year-old deal with a drug lord claims the career of a second justice minister.
Asscher Unites Dutch Left Against Further Labor Reforms
The Labor Party leader rallies left-wing parties behind a program to protect workers’ rights.
World Upside Down: China Defends Globalization from America
Chinese president Xi Jinping warns against the very economic policies Donald Trump advocates.
Rutte Rules Out Pact with Dutch Freedom Party
The center-right leader argues Geert Wilders has disqualified himself.
Italy’s Five Stars to Switch from Anti- to Pro-EU Bloc
Beppe Grillo leaves Nigel Farage’s Euroskeptic group.
Rutte Persuades EU Leaders to Rule Out Membership for Ukraine
The Dutch prime minister hopes a promise to keep Ukraine out will satisfy Euroskeptics.
Renzi Steps Down After Italy Rejects Constitutional Reforms
The prime minister resigns after voters reject his constitutional changes in a referendum.