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Women get parity as Dutch government sworn in after record delay

The election was held 299 days ago. A new government was only sworn in today.

Netherlands

Dutch parties agree coalition deal to end record nine-month impasse

The negotiations lasted 271 days — a new record for the Netherlands. But it's nothing compared to neighbours Belgium who took 541 days following an election in 2010.

Netherlands

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte set to reveal plans for new government

An agreement should be finalised and shared with the four coalition parties on Tuesday.

Netherlands

Dutch coalition negotiations set new record

Talks to hammer out a new ruling Dutch coalition broke the record Friday for the longest post-election government formation negotiations.

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Netherlands

Suspect threatened to kill Dutch PM Mark Rutte, court documents show

A man arrested in July had threatened to kill Dutch caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte, according to court documents.

Netherlands

Dutch political leaders meet to resolve stalled coalition talks

The last general election six months ago failed to produce a governing coalition in the Netherlands.

Netherlands

Dutch coalition talks deadlocked 5 months after election

Two key parties said they do not want to form a new government with a pair of leftist parties.

Netherlands

Dutch PM Rutte apologises for lifting COVID-19 restrictions too soon

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has conceded that the Netherlands lifted coronavirus restrictions too soon, as COVID-19 infection rates rise.

Belarus

EU vows support for 'democratic' Belarus

The EU says it would extend economic support to a "democratic" Belarus as Russian President Vladimir Putin plays dow reaction to flight forced to land in Minsk

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Dutch Prime Minister Rutte narrowly overcomes no-confidence vote

Dutch Prime Minister Rutte narrowly overcomes no-confidence vote

My Europe Series

Europe's week: AstraZeneca vaccine doubts and Rutte's decisive victory

Mark Rutte set for a historic fourth term as Dutch PM, as Europe's vaccination campaign continues to stutter.

Netherlands

Mark Rutte's party wins Dutch general election: preliminary results

The caretaker prime minister's centre-right party will win the most seats in the Dutch general election, according to preliminary results.

Netherlands

Meet the anti-racism campaigner taking on the Dutch right wing

The Netherlands has a reputation as a liberal country. The reality is quite different.

Netherlands

Housing crisis emerges as major election issue as Netherlands votes

Over the past five years, for many, finding a house has become a nightmare.

Netherlands

Netherlands appeals court set to rule on coronavirus curfew legality

PM Mark Rutte said he expected to win the case against the restrictions brought by civil liberties campaigners

Netherlands

Dutch government resigns amid child welfare benefits scandal

The Dutch government is resigning over its response to a child welfare benefits scandal, Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Friday.

World

COVID in Europe: Vaccination delays, protests and harsher restrictions

Leaders across Europe are buckling down to prevent a worsening of conditions caused by COVID-19.

Netherlands

Coronavirus: Netherlands begins imposing tough new five-week lockdown

Schools, nonessential shops, museums and gyms close from Tuesday. PM Mark Rutte's announcement prompted a rush of last-minute shopping.

World News

Analysis: European politicians who've bent or broken lockdown rules

Euronews' political editor Darren McCaffrey on Dominic Cummings and European politicians who have been accused of breaking lockdown rules.

Netherlands

Coronavirus: Dutch PM appoints opposition minister as Health Secretary

Mark Rutte has received widespread praise for putting the country's response to COVID-19 ahead of party politics.