Europe April 8, 2021 NETHERLANDS: No alternative to Rutte’s course Netherlands, Politics Carsten Nickel Caretaker PM Mark Rutte is under pressure after surviving a no-confidence in parliament last week. A motion of censure was passed, accusing Rutte of misleading parliament over his attempts to sideline an MP – the same MP who had... Read More...
Europe March 18, 2021 NETHERLANDS: No alternative to Rutte’s course Netherlands, Politics Carsten Nickel As widely expected, PM Mark Rutte has won the 17 March Dutch elections, gaining a fourth term after a decade in office. Some final district results are still being counted, but it appears that Rutte’s center-right Liberals (VVD) won... Read More...
Europe January 15, 2021 NETHERLANDS: Rutte’s resignation may work out politically Netherlands, Politics Carsten Nickel Some two months ahead of the 15 March general election, the government of PM Mark Rutte has collectively resigned over a childcare benefits scandal. Rutte and his cabinet will continue to serve as caretakers until a new government has... Read More...
