AMSTERDAM — As Brexit negotiations approach there’s a distinct chill in the air between Britain and the Netherlands, and it’s not just because Theresa May can’t hope to replicate the bromance between her predecessor David Cameron and Dutch leader Mark Rutte.
The U.K. may be the Netherlands’ third-biggest export market, but the Dutch center-right prime minister has compelling reasons for wanting Britain to squirm as it leaves the EU. Like many European leaders, he’s facing a strong Euroskeptic challenge in next March’s election.
“The only thing that’s really important is: Don’t make the United Kingdom an argument for populists to leave the …read more
Source: European Voice
