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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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