www.theguardian.com4 weeks agoEurope politicsFormer intelligence chief to become Dutch PM as part of business cabinet'Former intelligence chief Dick Schoof appointed Dutch prime minister after far-right party's election success. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com7 months agoEurope politicsNetherlands voters head to the polls in tight electionDutch national elections are underway, with a far-right party being one of the contenders for power. Issues such as climate change and immigration have dominated the campaign. This election marks the end of Prime Minister Mark Rutte's 13-year tenure. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk7 months agoEurope politicsThe top contenders to lead the Netherlands, from a former refugee to an anti-Islam populistDilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius could become the Netherlands' first female prime minister. She advocates cracking down on migration but also believes in offering security to those fleeing war and violence. Yesilgoz-Zegerius aims to distance herself from Mark Rutte's unpopular time in office. [ more ]