The country has sworn in its first far-right government and is trying a new approach after nearly 14 years of Mark Rutte’s leadership. That could have broad implications for the nation and its standing in Europe.
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Former Intelligence Chief Tapped as Next Dutch Prime Minister
Dick Schoof is poised to be the country’s first new leader in over 13 years. His selection came as a relative surprise, after more than six months of negotiations to form a governing coalition.
Dutch Right-Wing Parties Reach Preliminary Deal to Form a Government
The agreement excludes the populist politician Geert Wilders from becoming prime minister.
Barricaded Highways and a Deadly Incident as French Farmers Rise Up
The far right is intent on exploiting the spread of anger across Europe in an agricultural sector that feels alienated.