Netherlands
Centrist grand coalition likely in the Netherlands
Prime Minister Mark Rutte benefited from favourable economic conditions and the row with the Turkish president
NetherlandsWilders will continue to influence Dutch politics
Despite falling short of expectations, populist Geert Wilders will continue to put centre-right parties under pressure
NetherlandsEurope’s populist parties may shift climate debate
As in the case of immigration, populist parties could change the discourse on energy and climate policies
EuropeTurkish-Dutch spat will leave after-taste after votes
Wild accusations of Nazism will erode goodwill towards Turkey in Europe further
TurkeyLiberal coalition is likely after Dutch election
Even if populist Geert Wilders wins the election, he will struggle to find coalition partners
NetherlandsDutch election could be two-party race
The populist Freedom Party leads in polls, but even if it wins it will struggle to form a coalition
NetherlandsLandmark EU-Ukraine deal could come into effect soon
The Netherlands may ratify the agreement early next year after it reached a compromise with the rest of the EU
EUProspects for Western Europe in 2017
Elections in Germany, France and the Netherlands will dominate the political landscape next year
Western Europe
