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Rutte Looks for Exit from Dutch Politics | 66 comments (66 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)
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Summary of my problem with policy set out by VVD politician Mark Rutte ...

Rutte counts abroad - until now

Rutte's international profile At European conference tables, Mark Rutte is one of the leading figures. In fact: an important hustler. But as a politician 'on the way out' his prestige and influence will quickly dwindle.

Two weeks ago, Mark Rutte received six NATO leaders in the Catshuis for dinner, at the request of NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg. Discord had to be resolved [total bull ⁉️] so that the NATO summit, which begins in Lithuania this Tuesday, can become a convincing demonstration of unity and support for Ukraine.

The pre-summit dinner was a symbol of Rutte's international position. With thirteen years of experience, he was, together with Hungarian Viktor Orbán, the longest-serving European leader. He played a leading role in the international issue of 2022 - support for Ukraine. He not only championed financial support and Dutch arms supplies, but also mediated in the formation of coalitions for the supply of increasingly advanced weapon systems. Moreover, his prestige had risen in NATO because the Netherlands finally wanted to comply with the NATO expenditure norm.

Rutte taking the lead in EU for anti-migration

Rutte has also become one of the leading figures at European conference tables. Within the EU he was often consulted when preparing compromises and became a central player, constantly calling and texting fellow leaders. Just two weeks ago, it was Rutte who flew to Tunisia together with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to negotiate a deal on migrants.

"By way of preparation, the Netherlands and six other Allies gathered this evening at the Catshuis residence in The Hague."

Discord had to be resolved [total bull ⁉️]

The most aggressive group of Russophobes ... the hardliners, no discord.

Many thanks to SG @jensstoltenberg , President @KlausIohannis 🇷🇴, Prime Minister @alexanderdecroo 🇧🇪, President @AndrzejDuda 🇵🇱, Prime Minister @jonasgahrstore 🇳🇴, Prime Minister @ediramaal 🇦🇱 and President @GitanasNauseda 🇱🇹 for joining us in The Hague.

False information tonight national newscast ... Rutte flies to Vilnius for NATO Summit where he will meet top "world leaders". A Western Atlantic alliance ... an echo chamber as the choice for war was never put up for debate.

Amnesia and Gaza Genocide

by Oui (Oui) on Mon Jul 10th, 2023 at 07:45:06 PM EST
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Rutte was admired for steadfast policy post MH17 crash in Eastern Ukraine. As many nations, the Netherlands participated in a secret meeting of ambassadors early July 2014, and well informed of the high risk for civilian aviation flying over a war zone. The minutes are kept secret and no NOTAM alert was given by ICAO. An accident waiting to happen. The Dutch and Mark Rutte immediately conformed the rescue mission to Washington DC and anti-Russia narrative. That war never ended and restarted in February 2022 after failed "diplomacy".

The other Dutch prime-minister with over a decade of service was Ruud Lubbers ... he did not engage in a global conflict, but saw East and West Germany re-unite after the fall of the Berlin Wall. I have no memory of all the failures during 13 years Mark Rutte ... erase memory and hopefully the new generation with a honest attempt to bring people together and not exploit differences to gain more seats in Parliament and power for the sake of power.

Amnesia and Gaza Genocide

by Oui (Oui) on Mon Jul 10th, 2023 at 07:48:02 PM EST
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Rutte was left to a closer alliance with Nordic countries after repeated disputes with Macron and Merkel. Mark Rutte: North's quiet rebel | Politico - June 2018 |

With Brexit, the Netherlands is losing a partner it has long relied upon to uphold a free-trade, market-liberal, fiscally strict vision of the EU.

Rutte's solution: To forge links To forge links with Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania -- and push back against the French and the Germans.

Merkel and Macron walk out on Rutte in dispute over EU stimulus

Europe needs a recovery fund, but it is important the fund comes coupled with structural reforms, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said?

Netherlands chides France, Germany over EU army proposal | Nov. 2018 |

France and Germany are jumping the gun with calls for a European army, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said Friday, asserting that the continent's safety could be guaranteed only through NATO.

"The idea of a European army is going way too far for the Netherlands," Rutte said at his weekly post-cabinet press conference.

"France and Germany are really jumping the gun. As far as the Netherlands is concerned, NATO remains the cornerstone of our defence policy," he told journalists.



Amnesia and Gaza Genocide
by Oui (Oui) on Mon Jul 10th, 2023 at 07:49:16 PM EST
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Rutte Looks for Exit from Dutch Politics | 66 comments (66 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)
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