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THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 25: U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof meet on the second day of the 2025 NATO Summit on June 25, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Among other matters, members are to approve a new de

Watch: 'Daddy' is NATO chief's new nickname for Trump

US President Donald Trump has been given a new nickname - "Daddy" - by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Bilderberg group meets in Sweden amid US-Europe tensions

The annual Bilderberg Meeting kicks off in Sweden today, providing a private forum for discussion at a time when US President Donald Trump has upended security and economic ties between the US and Europe.

Business • 12 Jun

JASIONKA, POLAND - JANUARY 23: German soldiers activate a US made MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile (SAM) launcher on January 23, 2025 in Jasionka, Poland. Germany recently redeployed a Patriot air defense system in Poland, its NATO ally. (Photo by O

NATO chief urges 400% increase in alliance's air defence

NATO head Mark Rutte has urged a "quantum leap" in defence capabilities including a "400% increase" in air and missile defence to shield the alliance against Russia.

World • 09 Jun

Incoming NATO chief Mark Rutte was speaking at a transition ceremony at their headquarters in Brussels

New NATO chief Rutte 'not worried' about US election

Incoming NATO chief Mark Rutte said he could work with whoever wins the upcoming US presidential election, adding he was "not worried" about the vote's potential impact on the alliance's stability.

US • 01 Oct 24

Hungary and Slovakia have back Mark Rutte as the next NATO chief

Rutte set to succeed Stoltenberg as NATO chief

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will succeed Jens Stoltenberg as NATO chief, Dutch national broadcaster NOS has reported, after Hungary and Slovakia backed him.

World • 19 Jun 24

Exit polls suggest Geert Wilders' PVV party won 35 seats in parliament

Wilders' far-right party wins Dutch vote - exit poll

The far-right, anti-Islam party of firebrand politician Geert Wilders has won the most seats in the Dutch election, exit polls have suggested, a political earthquake that will be felt far beyond the country's borders.

Europe • 23 Nov 23

Mark Rutte speaks to the press after his statement on the fall of the coalition government on Friday

Dutch PM Rutte says he will quit politics

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has said he would quit politics after the fall of his coalition government, in a shock end to the career of the Netherlands' longest-serving leader.

World • 10 Jul 23

Mark Rutte was accused of covering up efforts to rein in an outspoken MP during coalition negotiations

Dutch PM Rutte clings on after political battle

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has survived one of the biggest political fights of his decade in power, narrowly winning a no-confidence vote over claims he lied about coalition talks.

World • 02 Apr 21

Donald Tusk met Theresa May this evening

Tusk says EU willing to help May on Brexit deal

European Council President Donald Tusk has said that the bloc is willing to help British Prime Minister Theresa May win the UK parliament's approval of the Brexit deal after meeting with her this evening.

Brexit • 11 Dec 18

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte greets Theresa May ahead of a working lunch in The Hague

Rutte calls for clarity over EU-UK relationship

Clarity is urgently needed about "every aspect" of the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said after meeting British Prime Minister Theresa May.

Brexit • 03 Jul 18

Halbe Zijlstra leaving the Dutch parliament after announcing his resignation

Dutch minister quits after lying about Putin meeting

Dutch Foreign Minister Halbe Zijlstra has resigned after admitting that he had lied about attending a meeting in 2006 at which he said Russian President Vladimir Putin had outlined a strategy for building a greater Russia.

World • 13 Feb 18

Mark Rutte has secured a third term as prime minister

Dutch coalition formed after seven months of talks

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has sealed a deal to form a new government, ending months of four-party negotiations and marking a rightward shift along the political spectrum.

World • 10 Oct 17

Mark Rutte's Liberals edged out the Labour Party

Pro-European parties top Dutch elections

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has won a closely contested election, with voters handing pro-European parties a sweeping victory.

News • 13 Sep 12

Dutch voters show support for pro-euro parties

Dutch voters have handed pro-European parties a sweeping victory in parliamentary elections, shunning the radical fringes.

News • 12 Sep 12

Geert Wilders and Prime Minister Mark Rutte last month

Dutch PM Mark Rutte submits resignation

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has tendered his government's resignation to Queen Beatrix after the collapse of a parliamentary partnership with a far-right party.

News • 23 Apr 12

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