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However, before these plans could unfold, the Netherlands – like the rest of Europe – finds itself in a challenging international environment. Following Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the Netherlands decided to provide weapons to the Ukrainian Army and humanitarian assistance to the population suffering from the invasion. Prime Minister Mark Rutte (VVD) underlined that the Netherlands stands with Ukraine and called for tough sanctions against the aggressor state, after having visited Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova only weeks before the invasion started. With the first 100 days (partially) being overshadowed by this crisis, the new government is confronted with massive challenges and ramifications that might only fully play out in the weeks and months to come.
What are the priorities of the new Dutch government and through which strategies does it intend to achieve them? Which conclusions can be drawn from the fact that it took almost one year to form a majority government and are there ways to work against the political fragmentation in Parliament? Which course will the new government take as far as European cooperation is concerned and will Mark Rutte’s nickname “Mr. No” come out of use?
The event “The Dutch government between ambitious domestic plans and challenging developments abroad” will take place on Wedneday, 04 May 2022 from 11:00 - 12:00 CET via Zoom. We look forward to discussing the above- mentioned topics with René Cuperus, Senior Research Associate at Clingendael – Netherlands Institute of International Relations, Hilde Palland-Mulder, Member of the Dutch Parliament (CDA) and Gudrun Engel, Brussels Correspondent of German Public TV (ARD). After the discussion between the three speakers and the moderator, participants will have the opportunity to contribute their questions to the discussion. The event will be held in English.
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Hier finden Sie das Programm zum Download: Programme 22-05-04 The Dutch government between ambitious domestic plans and challenging developments abroad.pdf
