Dutch left unites behind alternative government agreement
7 years, 4 months ago

Dutch left unites behind alternative government agreement

Dutch News  

The three main left-wing Dutch opposition parties have drawn up their own ‘alternative’ coalition agreement which they say will involve real investment in Dutch society rather than big business. The three parties suggest scrapping a number of measures the new government plans to take including the rise in the lower VAT tariff, from 6% to 9 %, the lower tax on profits, lower dividend tax and lower income tax. Instead they would ensure higher pay for teachers, nurses and police, scrap the own-risk element in health insurance, bring in a tax on millionaires and early retirement for people in physically taxing professions and impose a carbon tax on industry. According to the Volkskrant ‘the shrinkage of the Dutch political left’ has forced GroenLinks, Labour and SP to work together after years of mutual distrust.

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4 Dutch parties say they’ve reached agreement on ministers in a new right-wing government
9 months, 2 weeks ago

4 Dutch parties say they’ve reached agreement on ministers in a new right-wing government

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The four parties negotiating to form a coalition government in the Netherlands have reached agreement on a new team of Cabinet ministers, far-right leader Geert Wilders said Tuesday. It’s another key step toward forming the first Dutch government led by a far-right party. Former intelligence agency chief Dick Schoof was named last week as the candidate …

2 parties on the left of the Dutch political spectrum have agreed to join forces ahead of election
1 year, 8 months ago

2 parties on the left of the Dutch political spectrum have agreed to join forces ahead of election

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Members of two left-leaning Dutch political parties have overwhelmingly voted to join forces ahead of a November general election in an attempt to unify their side of the Netherlands’ splintered political spectrum, they said Monday. Green Left and the Labor Party officials said a week-long referendum among their members showed both parties strongly backed a plan …

Local elections: Populists may be kept out in Rotterdam, but lead in The Hague
6 years, 11 months ago

Local elections: Populists may be kept out in Rotterdam, but lead in The Hague

Dutch News  

Despite emerging as by far the biggest party in Rotterdam at last month’s local elections, populist party Leefbaar Rotterdam may be squeezed out of the new coalition. D66, the Labour party and left-wing greens of GroenLinks are working towards forming a coalition without Leefbaar after pledging to ignore the party because of its alliance with the right wing Forum voor …

Local elections: Populists may be kept out in Rotterdam, but lead in The Hague
6 years, 11 months ago

Local elections: Populists may be kept out in Rotterdam, but lead in The Hague

Dutch News  

Despite emerging as by far the biggest party in Rotterdam at last month’s local elections, populist party Leefbaar Rotterdam may be squeezed out of the new coalition. D66, the Labour party and left-wing greens of GroenLinks are working towards forming a coalition without Leefbaar after pledging to ignore the party because of its alliance with the right wing Forum voor …

GroenLinks' hopes hinge on a coalition with the left
6 years, 11 months ago

GroenLinks' hopes hinge on a coalition with the left

Dutch News  

GroenLinks leader Rutger Groot Wassink is planning to form a coalition with the Liberal democratic party D66, Labour and the Socialists to regain power in Amsterdam. Despite losing many seats in the recent election, Groot Wassink does not consider this a problem and believes that a vote for a party that lost is as valuable as one for a party …

GroenLinks' hopes hinge on a coalition with the left
6 years, 11 months ago

GroenLinks' hopes hinge on a coalition with the left

Dutch News  

GroenLinks leader Rutger Groot Wassink is planning to form a coalition with the Liberal democratic party D66, Labour and the Socialists to regain control of Amsterdam. Despite losing many seats in the recent election, Groot Wassink does not consider this a problem and believes that a vote for a party that lost is as valuable as one for a party …

The new Dutch coalition is a marriage of convenience, say the leader writers
7 years, 5 months ago

The new Dutch coalition is a marriage of convenience, say the leader writers

Dutch News  

The Dutch papers and opinion pages are quick to describe Tuesday’s coalition agreement as a document full of compromises, and one born out of necessity rather than real conviction. Describing the coalition as one born out of need, they point out that each of the four party leaders has made their own contribution to the coalition agreement: ‘The VVD’s Rutte …

The new Dutch coalition is a marriage of convenience, say the leader writers
7 years, 5 months ago

The new Dutch coalition is a marriage of convenience, say the leader writers

Dutch News  

The Dutch papers and opinion pages are quick to describe Tuesday’s coalition agreement as a document full of compromises, and one born out of necessity rather than real conviction. Describing the coalition as one born out of need, they point out that each of the four party leaders has made their own contribution to the coalition agreement: ‘The VVD’s Rutte …

Everyone will be better off under new government, says Dutch prime minister
7 years, 5 months ago

Everyone will be better off under new government, says Dutch prime minister

Dutch News  

All groups in society in the Netherlands will be better off in the coming years, prime minister Mark Rutte said at the presentation of the new coalition government’s plans on Tuesday. The agreement, thrashed out over a 4.5 month period between two Liberal and two Christian parties, is ‘ambitious and balanced’, the prime minister told reporters at a press conference …

Everyone will be better off under new government, says Dutch prime minister
7 years, 5 months ago

Everyone will be better off under new government, says Dutch prime minister

Dutch News  

All groups in society in the Netherlands will be better off in the coming years, prime minister Mark Rutte said at the presentation of the new coalition government’s plans on Tuesday. The agreement, thrashed out over a 4.5 month period between two Liberal and two Christian parties, is ‘ambitious and balanced’, the prime minister told reporters at a press conference …

New coalition parties look into simplifying Dutch income tax system
7 years, 6 months ago

New coalition parties look into simplifying Dutch income tax system

Dutch News  

The four parties currently involved in negotiations on forming a new Dutch government are considering a major overhaul of the income tax system, RTL Nieuws said on Tuesday evening. The parties are considering abolishing two of the current four tax bands, so that most of the population would just pay one rate of tax across their income, the broadcaster said. …

New coalition parties look into simplifying Dutch income tax system
7 years, 6 months ago

New coalition parties look into simplifying Dutch income tax system

Dutch News  

The four parties currently involved in negotiations on forming a new Dutch government are considering a major overhaul of the income tax system, RTL Nieuws said on Tuesday evening. The parties are considering abolishing two of the current four tax bands, so that most of the population would just pay one rate of tax across their income, the broadcaster said. …

New attempt to involve GroenLinks in Dutch coalition government fails
7 years, 9 months ago

New attempt to involve GroenLinks in Dutch coalition government fails

Dutch News  

Talks on forming a new coalition government in the Netherlands collapsed again on Monday evening, when chief negotiator Herman Tjeenk Willink said the four parties involved ­­­­­­­had decided not to pursue the alliance. Tjeenk Willink told a news conference said the stumbling block proved to be a motion about reaching deals on returning refugees with North African countries which GroenLinks …

New attempt to involve GroenLinks in Dutch coalition government fails
7 years, 9 months ago

New attempt to involve GroenLinks in Dutch coalition government fails

Dutch News  

Talks on forming a new coalition government in the Netherlands collapsed again on Monday evening, when chief negotiator Herman Tjeenk Willink said the four parties involved ­­­­­­­had decided not to pursue the alliance. Tjeenk Willink told a news conference said the stumbling block proved to be a motion about reaching deals on returning refugees with North African countries which GroenLinks …

Dutch politicians: British vote could mean better trading winds
7 years, 9 months ago

Dutch politicians: British vote could mean better trading winds

Dutch News  

Dutch politicians have responded to the British general election, saying that the result will not affect Brexit, but might mean a better trading relationship. British prime minister Theresa May, whose Conservatives lost their majority, has announced that they will work with the Irish Democratic Unionist party to provide a government and proceed with Brexit talks. NOS broadcaster reports that Eurogroup …

Dutch politicians: British vote could mean better trading winds
7 years, 9 months ago

Dutch politicians: British vote could mean better trading winds

Dutch News  

Dutch politicians have responded to the British general election, saying that the result will not affect Brexit, but might mean a better trading relationship. British prime minister Theresa May, whose Conservatives lost their majority, has announced that they will work with the Irish Democratic Unionist party to provide a government and proceed with Brexit talks. NOS broadcaster reports that Eurogroup …

Dutch coalition talks to resume, negotiator meets potential fourth partners
7 years, 9 months ago

Dutch coalition talks to resume, negotiator meets potential fourth partners

Dutch News  

Formal talks on forming a new Dutch coalition government will resume on Tuesday after the holiday weekend, and chief negotiator Herman Tjeenk Willink is expected to kick off by meeting the leaders of GroenLinks and ChristenUnie, RTL news reported. The two parties are the only realistic partners for the main block formed by the two Liberal parties VVD and D66 …

Dutch coalition talks to resume, negotiator meets potential fourth partners
7 years, 9 months ago

Dutch coalition talks to resume, negotiator meets potential fourth partners

Dutch News  

Formal talks on forming a new Dutch coalition government will resume on Tuesday after the holiday weekend, and chief negotiator Herman Tjeenk Willink is expected to kick off by meeting the leaders of GroenLinks and ChristenUnie, RTL news reported. The two parties are the only realistic partners for the main block formed by the two Liberal parties VVD and D66 …

New Dutch cabinet talks start: chief negotiator says he won't speculate
7 years, 9 months ago

New Dutch cabinet talks start: chief negotiator says he won't speculate

Dutch News  

Negotiations on forming a new Dutch government got off to a fresh start on Wednesday, with a new chief negotiator who says he wants ‘a clean slate’ to begin with. ‘I want to hear how the party leaders themselves view the situation,’ Tjeenk Willink said. ‘My job as negotiator is not to speculate.’ He also said he would ask party …

New Dutch cabinet talks start: chief negotiator says he won't speculate
7 years, 9 months ago

New Dutch cabinet talks start: chief negotiator says he won't speculate

Dutch News  

Negotiations on forming a new Dutch government got off to a fresh start on Wednesday, with a new chief negotiator who says he wants ‘a clean slate’ to begin with. ‘I want to hear how the party leaders themselves view the situation,’ Tjeenk Willink said. ‘My job as negotiator is not to speculate.’ He also said he would ask party …

Dutch coalition talks poised to restart with a clean slate
7 years, 9 months ago

Dutch coalition talks poised to restart with a clean slate

Dutch News  

Negotiations on forming a new Dutch government got off to a fresh start on Wednesday, with a new chief negotiator who says he wants ‘a clean slate’ to begin with. Hermann Tjeenk Willink, who has been involved in three coalition processes in the past, met his predecessor Edith Schippers on Tuesday morning to discuss the negotiations so far. MPs debated …

Dutch coalition talks poised to restart with a clean slate
7 years, 9 months ago

Dutch coalition talks poised to restart with a clean slate

Dutch News  

Negotiations on forming a new Dutch government got off to a fresh start on Wednesday, with a new chief negotiator who says he wants ‘a clean slate’ to begin with. Hermann Tjeenk Willink, who has been involved in three coalition processes in the past, met his predecessor Edith Schippers on Tuesday morning to discuss the negotiations so far. MPs debated …

Greens preferred by most Dutch in new government formation
7 years, 10 months ago

Greens preferred by most Dutch in new government formation

NL Times  

From a survey by Whooz regarding Dutch citizens' preferences for the current coalition formation among 9,500 respondents divided in 14 target groups, it appears a coalition between the 'core bloc' of VVD, D66 and CDA together with GroenLinks is most popular. According to BNR, head analyst at Whooz Erik van der Eijk said mostly Dutch youth and urban residents prefer …

Formal negotiations for Dutch government formation start today
7 years, 11 months ago

Formal negotiations for Dutch government formation start today

NL Times  

The first formal and substantive negotiations for forming a government with the VVD, CDA, D66 and GroenLinks start at 9:30 this morning. GroenLinks is not planning to join a right-wing cabinet just to soften the policy, the party wants real change, GroenLinks leader Jesse Klaver said during the parliamentary debate on the election results on Tuesday. He referred to former …

The Dutch general election: what the foreign press is saying
8 years ago

The Dutch general election: what the foreign press is saying

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is getting plenty of attention the foreign press at the moment, as scores of reporters fly in to assess the state of the nation and its political parties ahead of the March 15 vote. A decade after the first problems were reported ‘the country still hasn’t come up with a secure tech system to cast and count votes.’ …

Dutch politicians shocked by Brexit vote, see EU reforms ahead
8 years, 9 months ago

Dutch politicians shocked by Brexit vote, see EU reforms ahead

Dutch News  

Britain’s narrow vote in favour of leaving the European Union means Brussels must now undergo serious reform, many Dutch politicians said on Friday. ‘It is a mighty blow for Brussels and politicians working towards the creation of a European super state,’ said party leader Emile Roemer on Twitter. Less Brussels, more democracy.’ Socialist Party MP Harry van Bommel said Europe …

Dutch politicians shocked by Brexit vote, see EU reforms ahead
8 years, 9 months ago

Dutch politicians shocked by Brexit vote, see EU reforms ahead

Dutch News  

Britain’s narrow vote in favour of leaving the European Union means Brussels must now undergo serious reform, many Dutch politicians said on Friday. ‘It is a mighty blow for Brussels and politicians working towards the creation of a European super state,’ said party leader Emile Roemer on Twitter. Less Brussels, more democracy.’ Socialist Party MP Harry van Bommel said Europe …

Dutch Labour party should heed Britain's Jeremy Corbyn
9 years, 5 months ago

Dutch Labour party should heed Britain's Jeremy Corbyn

Dutch News  

PvdA senator Adri Duivesteijn thinks it’s time the Dutch Labour leadership returned to its core social-democratic values. And when party leaders get to power and neglect the social democratic values as they see fit they are also damaging the pride and honour of the party members. Jeremy Corbyn, who exemplifies the belief in social democratic values, knows this like no …

Labour may be out in Rotterdam, Amsterdam city administrations
10 years, 11 months ago

Labour may be out in Rotterdam, Amsterdam city administrations

Dutch News  

The Labour party is likely to be excluded from new city administrations in both Rotterdam and Amsterdam, according to media reports on Thursday. In Rotterdam, local right-wing populist party Leefbaar Rotterdam is on the brink of reaching a coalition agreement with the D66 Liberals and the Christian Democrats. Amsterdam In Amsterdam, D66 – the big winner in the March 22 …

Labour may be out in Rotterdam, Amsterdam city administrations
10 years, 11 months ago

Labour may be out in Rotterdam, Amsterdam city administrations

Dutch News  

The Labour party is likely to be excluded from new city administrations in both Rotterdam and Amsterdam, according to media reports on Thursday. In Rotterdam, local right-wing populist party Leefbaar Rotterdam is on the brink of reaching a coalition agreement with the D66 Liberals and the Christian Democrats. Amsterdam In Amsterdam, D66 – the big winner in the March 22 …

D66, GroenLinks team up in Amsterdam, coalition talks continue
10 years, 11 months ago

D66, GroenLinks team up in Amsterdam, coalition talks continue

Dutch News  

The Liberal democratic party D66 has reached an initial agreement to form a new Amsterdam coalition with the left-wing green party GroenLinks and is now looking for a third partner, the Parool says on Thursday. Once GroenLinks and D66 have worked out a broad platform, Labour, the VVD and Socialist Party will be considered as potential third parties. Rotterdam In …

D66, GroenLinks team up in Amsterdam, coalition talks continue
10 years, 11 months ago

D66, GroenLinks team up in Amsterdam, coalition talks continue

Dutch News  

The Liberal democratic party D66 has reached an initial agreement to form a new Amsterdam coalition with the left-wing green party GroenLinks and is now looking for a third partner, the Parool says on Thursday. Once GroenLinks and D66 have worked out a broad platform, Labour, the VVD and Socialist Party will be considered as potential third parties. Rotterdam In …

Agreement Opposition and Government
11 years, 5 months ago

Agreement Opposition and Government

NL Times  

After ten days of negotiations, the government and D66, SGP and ChristenUnie have reached an agreement on the budget for 2014. SGP and ChristenUnie wanted more things arranged for families and put things in the final agreement like free study books and less reduction on child support. Their dream was that the opposition parties would be cooperative to help the …

Dutch Liberal and Labour parties agree coalition deal
12 years, 4 months ago

Dutch Liberal and Labour parties agree coalition deal

Live Mint  

The Hague: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s Liberal Party and the Labour Party have agreed a coalition deal, the parties said on Monday, paving the way for a pro-austerity, pro-European government to be sworn in as early as next week. add_main_imageRutte won the most seats in the 12 September parliamentary election, which was held against the backdrop of the euro …

Right-wing coalition is getting it wrong
14 years, 7 months ago

Right-wing coalition is getting it wrong

Dutch News  

This week, the Financial Times wrote an editorial saying that the right-wing minority coalition in the works in the Netherlands shows that the Dutch are getting it right. You argue that such a government “would be less likely to suffer from the internal instability that brought down the previous ‘grand coalition’ between the Christian Democrats and the Labour party”. It …

Right-wing coalition is getting it wrong
14 years, 7 months ago

Right-wing coalition is getting it wrong

Dutch News  

This week, the Financial Times wrote an editorial saying that the right-wing minority coalition in the works in the Netherlands shows that the Dutch are getting it right. You argue that such a government “would be less likely to suffer from the internal instability that brought down the previous ‘grand coalition’ between the Christian Democrats and the Labour party”. It …

DutchNews.nl
17 years, 4 months ago

DutchNews.nl

Dutch News  

Everywhere you look, you see how the coalition system of government is failing. Look to the right and you see the mess that is the education system which has lost track of which method it is supposed to be following. Look straight up the middle and you see a broken down car that was supposed to speed the country towards …

DutchNews.nl
17 years, 4 months ago

DutchNews.nl

Dutch News  

Everywhere you look, you see how the coalition system of government is failing. Look to the right and you see the mess that is the education system which has lost track of which method it is supposed to be following. Look straight up the middle and you see a broken down car that was supposed to speed the country towards …

DutchNews.nl
17 years, 7 months ago

DutchNews.nl

Dutch News  

The Dutch Labour party has a mini rebellion on its hands that could, if not properly managed, turn into a fully-fledged coup. Over the past few years the party has copied the middle road, business-friendly politics that made the British Labour party under Tony Blair such an electoral success. Like Blair, the fresh-faced leader of the Dutch party, Wouter Bos, …

DutchNews.nl
17 years, 7 months ago

DutchNews.nl

Dutch News  

The Dutch Labour party has a mini rebellion on its hands that could, if not properly managed, turn into a fully-fledged coup. Over the past few years the party has copied the middle road, business-friendly politics that made the British Labour party under Tony Blair such an electoral success. Like Blair, the fresh-faced leader of the Dutch party, Wouter Bos, …

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