Jun 24 With unity on the line, NATO leaders gather for historic summit By Molly Quell, Lorne Cook, Mike Corder, Associated Press The allies are likely to endorse a goal of spending 5% of their gross domestic product on their security, to be able to fulfill the alliance’s plans for defending against outside attack. Continue reading
Jun 05 NATO chief says alliance is 'really close' to accepting Trump's 5% defense investment demand By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Most U.S. allies at NATO endorse President Donald Trump’s demand and are ready to ramp up security spending even more, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Thursday. Continue reading
Jun 04 What to know about the Dutch government in turmoil and what happens next By Mike Corder, Associated Press The government, with limited powers, now has to lead the country for months before new elections and during what could — again — be protracted talks to cobble together a new coalition in the fragmented Dutch political landscape after the… Continue reading
May 15 NATO weighs a US demand to massively hike defense spending as some struggle to meet the current goal By Matthew Lee, Lorne Cook, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press NATO foreign ministers are debating a U.S. demand for a big increase in defense spending, President Donald Trump's administration wants to focus on security challenges outside of Europe. Continue reading
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