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US, UK and Germany endorse Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next Nato chief

Other members have signalled they would back Dutch leader as alliance faces major challenges

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024

UK Backs Dutch PM Mark Rutte As Next NATO Chief: Official

Britain is backing outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become NATO's next secretary general, a UK government official said on Thursday.

International Business Times · Feb 22, 2024

Dutch PM urges Europe to prioritize interests over Trump criticisms

Dutch PM Rutte urges European leaders to prioritize regional interests over criticizing Trump at Munich Security Conference.

Top News · Feb 17, 2024

The EU agrees on a migration deal, but critics warn of possible rights abuses

The European Union agreed on a major overhaul of rules that many hope will address challenges posed by migrant arrivals in the last decade. Critics warn the reforms may weaken asylum-seekers' rights.

WEKU · Dec 20, 2023

Hungary blocks $54bn EU financial aid for Ukraine

Veto came hours after the European Union agreed to open membership talks with Ukraine in a move Hungary opposed.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2023

'Chip Alliance': S. Korean President Kicks Off Dutch Trip

South Korea's president on Tuesday kicked off a visit to the Netherlands, hoping to forge a "chip alliance" between the two global semiconductor powerhouses amid growing tech tensions with China.

International Business Times · Dec 12, 2023

'Stumbling Blocks' For Wilders To Form Dutch Govt

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders appeared Monday to have persuaded his preferred coalition partners to keep negotiating but reportedly major "stumbling blocks" remain over his hardline anti-Islam, anti-European views.

International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023

A new Dutch parliament has been sworn in after Wilders' victory in the national election 2 weeks ago

A new lower house of the Dutch parliament has been sworn

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Dutch plans to tackle climate change are in doubt after the election victory of a far-right party

The outgoing Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, told delegates at the COP28 United Nations climate conference his country is “committed to accelerating our efforts” to tackle climate change

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Centrists are out of favour. But as the Netherlands is learning, the alternative is far worse

Longtime PM Mark Rutte was a bulwark against the far right. Now he’s gone – and Geert Wilders’ party can start a wildfire, says Dutch novelist Arnon Grunberg

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023