Jan 23 NATO chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would undermine alliance’s credibility, cost trillions By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Rutte said Thursday that "if Ukraine loses then to restore the deterrence of the rest of NATO again, it will be a much, much higher price than what we are contemplating at this moment."… Continue reading
Oct 03 Mark Rutte arrives in Ukraine for first visit since becoming NATO’s chief By Hanna Arhirova, Samya Kullab, Associated Press New NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has visited Ukraine in his first official trip since taking office and pledging continued support for Kyiv. Continue reading
Jul 10 Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will leave politics after election, marking end of a political era By Mike Corder, Raf Cassert, Associated Press Rutte's four-party ruling coalition resigned Friday after failing to agree on a package of measures to rein in migration. No date has yet been set for the election. Continue reading
Jul 07 Dutch prime minister announces resignation after ruling coalition fails to agree on migration policy By Mike Corder, Associated Press The decision by the Netherlands' longest-serving premier means that the country will face a general election later this year for the 150-seat lower house of Parliament. Continue reading
Jan 17 WATCH: Biden hosts Netherlands prime minister for talks on semiconductors, Ukraine By Aamer Madhani, Mike Corder, Associated Press The U.S. administration is looking to persuade the Netherlands to further limit China's access to advanced semiconductors with export restrictions. Continue reading
Mar 21 Watch 4:40 How ‘Brexit paralysis’ is damaging the British government The political divide in the United Kingdom continues to grow fiercer as the deadline for Brexit nears. While Prime Minister Theresa May is seeking an extension for the UK to leave the European Union, every option the country currently has… Continue watching
Mar 16 Watch 3:38 Trump budget prizes military buildup and sweeping cuts By PBS News Hour Unveiled today, President Trump's first federal budget embodies stark changes in federal spending priorities. The more-than $1.1 trillion proposal would cut funding to the EPA and the State Department by almost a third, while boosting spending for the Pentagon, Department… Continue watching
Mar 16 Dutch reject far-right Geert Wilders in national election for prime minister By Ryan Connelly Holmes With record voter turnout, more than 80 percent of eligible Dutch voters cast ballots. Continue reading
Mar 14 Watch 8:25 Dutch election will test far-right ardor in Europe By PBS News Hour One of Europe’s most divisive politicians is hoping to emulate President Trump’s anti-establishment victory at the polls in the Netherlands on Wednesday. Geert Wilders is an ardent nationalist running on anti-immigrant agenda who’s hoping to lead the way for others… Continue watching
Mar 22 ISIS claims responsibility for Brussels attacks; at least 34 dead By Gretchen Frazee, News Desk Explosions erupted at the Brussels airport and one of its metro stations during rush hour Tuesday morning, killing at least 26 people and injuring more than 130 others. Continue reading