Longing for Consensus: The Dutch Mentality
Coalition-building has been ingrained in the Dutch national character since before independence.
Western Europe
Keeping the Water and Neighbors at Bay
Vulnerable to the sea as well as overland invasion, the Dutch have had to be pragmatic to stay safe.
Dutch Suspend Ukraine Plane Crash Investigation
Mark Rutte says it is too dangerous for investigators to do their work.
Despite Pressure from Allies, France to Deliver Warship to Russia
France will deliver at least one helicopter carrier to Russia, but might cancel the second.
Despite Plane Deaths, Dutch Careful Not to Antagonize Russia
Almost 200 of their nationals died in Ukraine, but the Dutch are reluctant to blame Russia.
Powerful Mayors Could Mend English Democratic Deficit
Calls for a separate English legislature might be staved off if mayors were given the same powers as London’s.
Has Merkel Given Up on the British?
The German leader seems willing to meet French and Italian demands.
Euroskeptic Bloc Has Failed: Dutch Freedom Party Leader
Geert Wilders calls a deal with the Polish Congress of the New Right “a bridge too far.”
Farage Saves Euroskeptic Group with Front National Defector
The UKIP leader cobbles together just enough allies to maintain his bloc in the European Parliament.
British, German Eurosceptics Join; Farage, Le Pen Seek Allies
Nationalists on the right miss out as Germany’s Euroskeptics join to the reformist bloc.
French Conservatives Seek Leadership from Former Premiers
The French right seeks leadership from thee of its former prime ministers.
Cameron, Merkel Drawn Into European Proxy Fight
The British and Germans leaders find themselves on opposite ends of an EU debate.
Parliament Vote Demand for Less Europe: Conservatives
Conservatives in Britain, Germany and the Netherlands call for EU reform.
Di Rupo Resigns After Flemish Nationalists Win Election
The Belgian prime minister steps down after his Socialist Party is defeated in elections.
Pro- And Anti-EU Parties Win Dutch Election
The Euroskeptic Freedom Party and the pro-European liberal Democrats are projected to win most seats.