Mark Rutte, who has weathered a scandal and criticism for overstaying his welcome, will be prime minister for a fourth term.
Author: THOMAS ERDBRINK
How the Netherlands is Avoiding River Flooding
Extreme rainfall is causing deadly and destructive floods globally. The Netherlands averted disaster this summer by creating flood plains.
Dutch-Turkish Novelist Depicts Her Journey to Secularism With No Inhibitions
Lale Gul’s autobiographical and sexually frank tale of a woman breaking with her conservative Muslim culture, and her strict parents, is a best seller in the Netherlands. “I’m done hiding,” she says.
Dike Breaks in the Netherlands
The Dutch military stepped in and prevented major flooding of an area along the overflowing Meuse River. Upriver more evacuations were ordered.
Amsterdam Works to Shore Up Its Crumbling Canals and Bridges
For the next two decades, the scenic city and tourist magnet is going to look more like one gigantic construction site.
Eurovision, Celebrating the Sounds of a Postpandemic Continent
A dancing finger, chained demons and a victory for Italian rockers. But Eurovision, the largest music contest in the world, is more than just weird.
Our Reporter Is at the Eurovision Finals, One of the Hottest Tickets in Town
After a year of coronavirus letdowns, more than 3,500 mainly Dutch fans were in to see the show, and they were filled with exuberance.
Denmark decides not to use Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine over rare blood clots.
The country said the benefits of including the one-shot Covid vaccine in its national vaccination program did not outweigh the risks.
A Pro-Europe, Anti-Populist Youth Party Scored Surprising Gains in the Dutch Elections
For years, right-wing populists have been a driving force in the Netherlands. But this week a pan-European party called Volt shook things up.
Dutch Prime Minister in Line for 4th Term Following Victory for ‘Center-Right’
Mark Rutte’s party convincingly won the Dutch elections. But wins by liberal-democrats can force him to compromise on his critical European stances.