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News items - Ministry of General Affairs
Rutte responds to murder of Wiels
Prime minister Mark Rutte has expressed the government's condemnation of the murder of Helmin Wiels, the leader of ...
‘Thatcher was an icon’
‘Margaret Thatcher was one of the great political leaders of the late twentieth century. An icon. And a role model for many women ...
EU summit agrees multiannual budget
Prime minister Mark Rutte is pleased with the outcome of the EU summit on the multiannual budget for 2014-2020. 'The new budget is ...
Abdication and investiture in Amsterdam
The cabinet has decided that the abdication of the Queen will take place at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam on 30 April 2013. The ...
Her Majesty the Queen announces abdication
Her Majesty the Queen has announced her abdication. His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange is the successor to the throne.
Prime Minister’s response to the Queen’s announcement of abdication
After the announcement of the Queen’s abdication, Prime Minister Mark Rutte expressed deep respect and admiration for the ...
Rutte at European Council: strengthening monetary union requires step-by-step approach
Prime Minister Mark Rutte has urged a step-by-step approach to strengthening the European monetary union. He was speaking on ...
Extra €2 million in aid for Syrian refugees in Turkey
The Netherlands has pledged an extra €2 million in aid to help Turkey support Syrian refugees. The additional funds will be ...
Rutte-Asscher government sworn in
Queen Beatrix has sworn in the Rutte-Asscher government. The new government comprises thirteen ministers and seven state ...
Programme for prime minister’s economic mission to Turkey
Prime Minister Mark Rutte will pay an official visit to Turkey from 5 to 7 November 2012, at the invitation of his Turkish ...
