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.
Tag: People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (Netherlands)
Dutch Right-Wing Parties Reach Preliminary Deal to Form a Government
The agreement excludes the populist politician Geert Wilders from becoming prime minister.
A Dutch Quandary Offers a Glimpse of a Deepening Problem for Europe
The ascent of Geert Wilders has vexed parties struggling with how to work with a far-right leader too popular to shun. It’s a puzzle bigger than the Netherlands.
Dutch Election: Unpredictable Vote May Elevate a Centrist
Unusually, a protest vote may be coalescing around a centrist, Pieter Omtzigt, as the Dutch vote in national elections on Wednesday.
Protest Vote May Elevate a Centrist in Dutch Election
Unusually, a protest vote may be coalescing around a centrist, Pieter Omtzigt, as the Dutch vote in national elections on Wednesday.
Mark Rutte’s Exit Leaves a Void in Dutch and E.U. Politics
The prime minister, who announced he would leave politics in the Netherlands, gave his small country an outsize influence in Europe.
What You Need to Know About the Dutch Government Collapse
The coalition parties couldn’t come to an agreement on the country’s migration policy. What were they fighting over and what comes next?
Dutch Government Collapses Over Immigration Disagreement
Prime Minister Mark Rutte, one of Europe’s longest-serving leaders, had struggled to reach an agreement with his coalition partners about migration, including more restrictions.
Dutch Pro-Farmer Party Sweeps Elections, Upsetting the Status Quo
The surprise victory is widely seen as a protest vote against Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s government and some of his policies, including a goal to slash nitrogen emissions, which many say will imperil farming operations.
U.S. Ambassador to Netherlands Questioned About Political Interference
The outspoken conservative envoy, Pete Hoekstra, has been criticized for hosting a fund-raiser for a Dutch populist party at the U.S. Embassy.