Poland’s Security Priority and Its Implications for the Netherlands
Poland began its presidency of the Council of the European Union in January with inter-EU tensions in the horizon and on the verge of Donald Trump entering his second term in office but what could this presidency mean for the Dutch nation?
Migration and Populism: Intertwined Factors in Dutch Euroscepticism
By placing a spotlight on perceived shortcomings in EU migration policy, the new Dutch coalition’s asylum policies––allegedly soon-to-be the “strictest” in the Union––are likely to fuel further Euroscepticism.
Is Former Dutch PM Mark Rutte the Right Choice for NATO’s Helm?
Former Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, is set to replace the current NATO secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, in October. His four-year term starts amidst a moment of tension that transcends the Atlantic Ocean and will inevitably test the integrity of long-standing relationships within the alliance.