Netherlands’ Mark Rutte Wins Reelection in Close Race
The liberal party leader beats his Labor opponent in an extremely right race.
Western Europe
Hollande Plans €20 Billion Tax Increase to Balance Budget
The Socialist Party president announces higher corporate and income tax rates.
Dutch, Germans Insist: No More Aid for Greece
The two northern European countries reject the possibility of a third Greek bailout.
Britain’s Cameron Prepares Cabinet Reshuffle
The premier has to appease his right flank without alienating the Liberal Democrats.
Sino-German Relationship Could Thwart American Pivot
A Eurasian continental alliance could frustrate America’s “pivot” to East Asia.
Dutch Labor Party Resurges, Socialists Founder
The Netherlands’ two left-wing parties unexpectedly find themselves in competition.
German Opposition to Central Bank Debt Financing
The Germans are adamantly opposed to the central bank buying peripheral bonds.
Dutch Socialists Would Cut Growth, Inhibit Job Creation
The Netherlands’ ruling liberal party would create more jobs than the opposition Socialists, a report shows.
Dutch, Germans Unwilling to Give Greece “More Time”
The Greek prime minister wants two more years to achieve his nation’s deficit target.
Defense Minister: Spending Cuts Put Dutch Security at Risk
Left-wing opposition parties and most Dutch voters don’t mind deeper defense cuts.
Dutch Premier Promises Tax Relief Before Election
Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s liberals are neck in neck with the far-left Socialists in the polls.
Netherlands “Obstructive” in Europe, Rutte “Impotent”
European officials criticize the “obstructive” role of Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte.
France’s Hollande Putting Off Tough Budget Decisions
François Hollande has raised taxes on the rich but is delaying tough spending and tax measures.
Potential Dutch Downgrade Heightens Euroskepticism
Dutch’s perception that they are bailing out euro states at their expense is reinforced.
Britain Lost Its Chance to Be Europe’s Balancer
David Cameron had his chance to weaken the Franco-German axis and blew it.