Dutch PM Rutte says he will not run for fifth term in office
1 year, 5 months ago

Dutch PM Rutte says he will not run for fifth term in office

Al Jazeera  

Rutte’s decision marks the end of his run as the longest-serving government leader in Dutch history. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will not run for a fifth term in office and will leave politics following the elections in November, he said on Monday. Rutte, the leader of the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy, or VVD, on Friday handed in the resignation of his fourth cabinet after failing to reach an agreement on stricter migration policies. Once the new cabinet is formed after the elections, I will leave politics.” Rutte’s decision will mark the end of his run as the longest-serving government leader in Dutch history.

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Mark Rutte will be next NATO chief: Who is outgoing Dutch PM?
6 months ago

Mark Rutte will be next NATO chief: Who is outgoing Dutch PM?

Firstpost  

Mark Rutte, who has been in office since 2010, is the Netherlands’ longest-serving prime minister. Known as a consensus builder who has helmed multiple coalition governments, Rutte is a fierce advocate of Ukraine and a strong critic of Vladimir Putin Outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte will be the next NATO chief. Dutch’s outgoing prime minister Mark Rutte will be …

Dutch coalition government dominated by an anti-Islam party struggles to find prime minister
7 months ago

Dutch coalition government dominated by an anti-Islam party struggles to find prime minister

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE — The parties that agreed to form a Dutch coalition dominated by the far right are struggling to find a prime minister and warned Wednesday that the search might leave the Netherlands without a fully functional government for months. The initial candidate for prime minister that Wilders had in mind withdrew early this week following reported allegations of …

The Netherlands veers sharply to the right with a new government dominated by party of Geert Wilders
7 months, 1 week ago

The Netherlands veers sharply to the right with a new government dominated by party of Geert Wilders

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE — Anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders and three other party leaders agreed on a coalition deal early Thursday that veers the Netherlands toward the hard right, capping a half year of tumultuous negotiations that still left it unclear who would become prime minister. “We are writing history today,” Wilders proclaimed, saying he had made sure the three other coalition …

Geert Wilders taps 2 new officials to lead the next round of coalition talks after his election win
9 months ago

Geert Wilders taps 2 new officials to lead the next round of coalition talks after his election win

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch parliament named two new go-betweens Wednesday to lead negotiations to form the next ruling coalition, four months after the anti-immigration party led by Geert Wilders won a national election. Four parties — Wilders’ Party for Freedom, the center-right People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy, the reformist New Social Contract and pro-agriculture populist Farmer People …

Geert Wilders says it is ‘constitutionally wrong’ that he had to sacrifice his leadership ambitions
9 months, 1 week ago

Geert Wilders says it is ‘constitutionally wrong’ that he had to sacrifice his leadership ambitions

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders said Thursday it is unfair and “constitutionally wrong” that he had to sacrifice his leadership aspirations in order to pave the way for a right-wing ruling coalition in the Netherlands after his party won the most seats in a November election. Wilders sounded bitter that he likely will not become prime minister …

Geert Wilders says he doesn’t have support of likely coalition partners to become Dutch premier
9 months, 1 week ago

Geert Wilders says he doesn’t have support of likely coalition partners to become Dutch premier

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Geert Wilders, whose anti-Islam, anti-immigration rhetoric swept him to a stunning victory in the November election, said Wednesday he doesn’t have the support of his prospective coalition partners to become the next Dutch prime minister. Because the voice of millions of Dutch people will be heard!” After the Nov. 22 elections, Wilders’ party holds 37 seats …

Half of Dutch think Rutte should step down as PM when taking NATO job
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Half of Dutch think Rutte should step down as PM when taking NATO job

NL Times  

Over half of Netherlands residents think Mark Rutte should immediately step down as outgoing Prime Minister if he is announced as the new Secretary General of NATO. If that happens, most Dutch think Johan Remkes should take over as outgoing Prime Minister while the Cabinet formation process continues, EenVandaag reported after surveying 23,118 members of its opinion panel. A quarter …

Britain backs outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte to be the next Nato chief after Ben Wallace is snubbed for the job
10 months ago

Britain backs outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte to be the next Nato chief after Ben Wallace is snubbed for the job

Daily Mail  

Britain has given its backing to outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte to be the next Nato chief. After Ben Wallace was snubbed for the job, No 10 said Mr Rutte has 'serious defence and security credentials' to be the alliance's next secretary-general. Britain has given its backing to outgoing Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte to be the next Nato …

Dutch official says Geert Wilders and 3 other party leaders should discuss forming a new coalition
1 year ago

Dutch official says Geert Wilders and 3 other party leaders should discuss forming a new coalition

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The far-right party led by Dutch election winner Geert Wilders should open negotiations with three other parties on forming a new government, the official appointed to investigate possible coalitions said Monday. Wilders’ Party for Freedom won 37 seats in the 150-seat lower house of the Dutch parliament in the Nov. 22 election, making it the biggest …

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

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

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A new lower house of the Dutch parliament was sworn in Wednesday, two weeks after the far-right party of lawmaker Geert Wilders won a general election in a seismic shift that reverberated through Europe. While the newly configured Second Chamber is now installed, talks to form a new ruling coalition remain at an early stage, with …

Dutch election winner Geert Wilders is an anti-Islam firebrand known as the Dutch Donald Trump
1 year, 1 month ago

Dutch election winner Geert Wilders is an anti-Islam firebrand known as the Dutch Donald Trump

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — He’s been called the Dutch Donald Trump. Now Geert Wilders has won a massive victory in a Dutch election and is in pole position to form the next governing coalition and possibly become the Netherlands’ next prime minister. In 2009, the British government refused to let him visit the country, saying he posed a threat to …

In a political shift to the far right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch election
1 year, 1 month ago

In a political shift to the far right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch election

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders said Thursday that he is ready to join the next Dutch coalition government after he surged to a huge election victory that marked a stunning lurch to the far right for a nation once famed as a beacon of tolerance. The Netherlands is a state governed by the rule of law and …

In shift to far right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch elections
1 year, 1 month ago

In shift to far right, anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch elections

LA Times  

In an unexpected result, the party of far-right politician Geert Wilders has won the most seats in Dutch parliamentary elections. Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders said Thursday that he is ready to join the next Dutch coalition government after he surged to a huge election victory that marked a stunning lurch to the far right for a nation long known as …

Dutch election winner Geert Wilders is an anti-Islam firebrand known as the Dutch Donald Trump
1 year, 1 month ago

Dutch election winner Geert Wilders is an anti-Islam firebrand known as the Dutch Donald Trump

Associated Press  

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The top contenders to lead the Netherlands, from a former refugee to an anti-Islam populist
1 year, 1 month ago

The top contenders to lead the Netherlands, from a former refugee to an anti-Islam populist

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — No fewer than 26 Dutch political parties are seeking a share of the 150 seats in the lower house of parliament when the Netherlands holds a general election Wednesday. Dilan Yesilgöz-Zegerius, People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius, who could become the Netherlands’ first female prime minister, is a former refugee and now advocates cracking …

Dutch election: Anti-Islam populist Wilders set for gains, exit poll says
1 year, 1 month ago

Dutch election: Anti-Islam populist Wilders set for gains, exit poll says

Al Jazeera  

Knife-edge election set to shake up Dutch politics after Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s record 13-year stint in power. The exit poll published on Wednesday by the national broadcaster NOS projected Wilders’s Party for Freedom would win 35 out of 150 seats, nine seats ahead of its closest rival, Frans Timmermans’ Labour Party and Green Left alliance. The party of outgoing …

Dutch foreign minister is the 'right man' to fill European Commission post, prime minister says
1 year, 3 months ago

Dutch foreign minister is the 'right man' to fill European Commission post, prime minister says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte …

EU climate czar Timmermans switches jobs to lead center-left in Dutch elections
1 year, 4 months ago

EU climate czar Timmermans switches jobs to lead center-left in Dutch elections

The Independent  

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Farewell, Mark Rutte, the Tiggerish Dutch prime minister
1 year, 5 months ago

Farewell, Mark Rutte, the Tiggerish Dutch prime minister

The Economist  

M ost politicians like to project an air of sober earnestness. Not for Mark Rutte, the perma-cheerful prime minister of the Netherlands since 2010. In the manner of Tigger, Winnie-the-Pooh’s sidekick, the equally elongated Dutchman has bounced from one political chore to the next with relentless aplomb. Whether riding a bike to the office under The Hague’s leaden skies, or …

Longest-serving Dutch PM Mark Rutte quits politics after 13 years
1 year, 5 months ago

Longest-serving Dutch PM Mark Rutte quits politics after 13 years

The Hindu  

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced on Monday he was quitting politics after nearly 13 years in power, in a shock end to his time as the longest-serving leader in the history of the Netherlands. The second longest-serving leader in the European Union, the 56-year-old Mr. Rutte said that he had "mixed feelings" about bowing out but that it "feels …

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will leave politics after election, marking end of a political era
1 year, 5 months ago

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will leave politics after election, marking end of a political era

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, the Netherlands’ longest serving premier, said Monday he will leave politics after an early general election sparked by a dispute over migration that led to his government’s resignation. Rutte, the 56-year-old leader of the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy, or VVD, announced his decision at a hastily arranged parliamentary debate …

Dutch PM Rutte meets king to discuss caretaker government
1 year, 5 months ago

Dutch PM Rutte meets king to discuss caretaker government

The Hindu  

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte met with King Willem-Alexander on Saturday to discuss a caretaker administration, the day after his centre-right government collapsed following a dispute over migration policies. The crisis in Dutch politics came after Mr. Rutte's conservative VVD party sought to limit the flow of asylum seekers to the Netherlands. As head of state, the king is expected …

The Dutch prime minister is handing his resignation to the king after his coalition collapsed
1 year, 5 months ago

The Dutch prime minister is handing his resignation to the king after his coalition collapsed

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is visiting the king to …

The Dutch prime minister hands in his resignation as the government collapses over migration
1 year, 5 months ago

The Dutch prime minister hands in his resignation as the government collapses over migration

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte visited the king Saturday to hand in the resignation of his four-party coalition, setting the deeply divided Netherlands on track for a general election later this year. “We are the party that can ensure a majority to significantly restrict the flow of asylum seekers,” said Geert Wilders, leader of the anti-immigration …

The Dutch prime minister hands in his resignation as the government collapses over migration
1 year, 5 months ago

The Dutch prime minister hands in his resignation as the government collapses over migration

LA Times  

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte sits in a car as he leaves Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague, Netherlands, on Saturday after he informed King Willem-Alexander that his coalition government has resigned. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte visited the king Saturday to hand in the resignation of his four-party coalition, setting the deeply divided Netherlands on track for a …

Dutch Prime Minister resigns because of deadlock on thorny issue of migration, paving way for new elections
1 year, 5 months ago

Dutch Prime Minister resigns because of deadlock on thorny issue of migration, paving way for new elections

The Hindu  

The Dutch government collapsed Friday, June 7, 2023, because of irreconcilable differences within the four-party coalition about how to rein in migration, a divisive issue that has split nations across Europe. Geert Wilders, leader of the anti-immigration Party for Freedom, tweeted, “Quick elections now.” Across the political spectrum, Green Left leader Jesse Klaver also called for elections and told Dutch …

Dutch premier resigns because of deadlock on thorny issue of migration, paving way for new elections
1 year, 5 months ago

Dutch premier resigns because of deadlock on thorny issue of migration, paving way for new elections

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Dutch government collapsed Friday because of irreconcilable differences within the four-party coalition about how to rein in migration, a divisive issue that has split nations across Europe. Geert Wilders, leader of the anti-immigration Party for Freedom, tweeted, “Quick elections now.” Across the political spectrum, Green Left leader Jesse Klaver also called for elections and told …

‘Teflon’ Mark Rutte is longest-serving Dutch prime minister
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Teflon’ Mark Rutte is longest-serving Dutch prime minister

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Mark Rutte became the longest-serving Dutch prime minister Tuesday, and the leader known by some as “Teflon Mark” because scandals don’t stick to him is showing no sign of slowing despite unrest gripping his nation and his party’s popularity sliding in polls. Rutte, 55, leader of the center-right People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy, or VVD, …

Trust in Dutch politics plummeted this past year
3 years, 3 months ago

Trust in Dutch politics plummeted this past year

NL Times  

Netherlands residents' confidence in politics fell sharply over the past year, with a vast majority of people saying that the cabinet formation process dragging on for six months with no end in sight is the reason for their growing distrust, Ipsos found in the survey it does annually for NOS in the run-up to Budget Day. 61 percent of Netherlands …

ING: New elections may be needed in Netherlands as pressure on Rutte grows
3 years, 8 months ago

ING: New elections may be needed in Netherlands as pressure on Rutte grows

NL Times  

With many parties indicating that they do not want to join Rutte in a new cabinet, new elections may be needed, analysts at Dutch bank ING wrote on Monday. Last Thursday, Rutte’s two largest coalition partners, D66 and CDA, brought forward a motion of censure against him after he narrowly won a no-confidence vote with his image severely damaged. Aside …

New Dutch Cabinet expected by the summer
3 years, 9 months ago

New Dutch Cabinet expected by the summer

NL Times  

In their first press conference about forming a new ruling coalition to govern the Netherlands, the two "pathfinders" or "scouts" appointed to get the process underway said they were aiming to have a new Cabinet in place before the summer. Still, the start of summer is about three months away, but it took 208 days to form Rutte's third Cabinet …

Dutch PM discusses "exciting" U.S. elections; Does not denounce Trump's "fraud" claims
4 years, 1 month ago

Dutch PM discusses "exciting" U.S. elections; Does not denounce Trump's "fraud" claims

NL Times  

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte weighed in on the closely fought contest for President of the United States between Republican incumbent Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden. When asked how long he would wait to congratulate the winner, considering many votes were still being counted and that lawsuits could slow the process down, Rutte said, "It's unpredictable. When asked …

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