Rutte’s Future in Doubt After Botched Coalition Talks
The long-ruling Dutch prime minister is suddenly vulnerable.
Western Europe
Fragmented Dutch Parliament Lacks Experience
It’s the price the Netherlands has to pay for giving its voters so much choice.
The Dictator of France
Emmanuel Macron an “authoritarian”? He is the most liberal president of France in forty years!
Dutch and Spanish Leaders Share Vision for EU
Mark Rutte and Pedro Sánchez caution against protectionism.
Liberal Parties Look for Allies in Netherlands
Mark Rutte needs at least three parties to form another government.
Don’t Blame Laschet for Poor State Election Results
The German Christian Democratic party leader is barely two months on the job.
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.
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.
EU Can’t Trust Britain to Keep Its Word
The British government reneges on its commitment to Northern Ireland — again.