Spanish Tribulations in Multiparty Democracy
It’s still better than the alternative.
Dutch Election: Takeaways and What Happens Next
A center-right government seems likely, but new parties could play a role.
Foreign Press Are Missing the Story in the Dutch Election
Journalists hype the far right and overlook the consensus in the center.
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.
Dutch Election Guide
The Dutch electoral system, the parties, the polls and possible coalitions.
Rutte Is More Pro-EU Than His Critics Allow
But his priorities may be different from theirs.
Dutch Should Keep Health Care System They Have
Liberalization has been a success.
Catalan Separatists Close In on Post-Election Deal
Pro-independence parties split the seats on the new parliament’s presidium.
Financial Times Smears Netherlands’ Rutte as Bigot
The newspaper makes it appear the Dutch prime minister said the opposite of what he meant.
Dutch Left Could Have Worst Election in Decades
Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s liberal party alone would win more seats.
Child Benefits Could Outlive Biden’s COVID-19 Stimulus
A new allowance could cut child poverty in half and encourage Americans to have more kids.
EU Can’t Trust Britain to Keep Its Word
The British government reneges on its commitment to Northern Ireland — again.
What’s at Stake in the Dutch Election
From climate policy to taxes, here are the key issues in the Dutch election.
Energy Plays Key Role in Dutch Election
There is consensus on biomass and natural gas. Nuclear energy and windmills are controversial.
Dutch Intervene to Break Stalemate in Curaçao Legislature
Opposition parties had boycotted meetings of the island Estates.