Netherlands: Mark Rutte’s Party Scrutinized by EU Liberals for Cozying Up to Wilders
An ‘observer’ from ALDE will determine if Dutch VVD has veered from the group’s “values.”
An ‘observer’ from ALDE will determine if Dutch VVD has veered from the group’s “values.”
Renew group appears ready to undermine national democracy—in the name of ‘democracy.’
Strict migration rules and rollback of Green Deal policies included in coalition program.
To no one’s surprise, the two largest conservative parties are resisting forming a cabinet with Geert Wilders’ eurosceptic PVV party.
Known as ‘Teflon Mark’ for having led four consecutive governments, PM Rutte expressed no interest in trading national politics for an important role at an international institution.
Outgoing PM Mark Rutte, whose famed staying power in Dutch politics had earned him the nickname ‘Teflon Mark’, is facing a strong challenge from both the BBB and the PVV, as his own party is reportedly already contemplating his successor.
A resident, from a village where neighborhood watches patrol the streets, turned to Rutte demanding: “Stand up for your citizenry, man. Take action!”
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