Greek crisis puts strain on Dutch coalition

Article reports that Mark Rutte, the Dutch Prime Minister, has attacked Geert Wilders, the far-right politician, on the 19 May 2011 over demands that the Netherlands pulls out of the Greek bail-out led by the European Union and International Monetary Fund.

The Greek debt crisis has led to significant tension in the Netherlands’ shaky coalition government. Mr Wilders, leader of the Party for Freedom (PVV), has repeatedly attacked the government’s support for IMF aid to Greece.

NRC Handelsblad, 23.5.11: Greek crisis makes waves at The Hague (via PressEurop) http://www.presseurop.eu/en/content/news-brief-cover/664961-greek-crisis-makes-waves-hague

ESO: Background information: Finns threaten Portugal rescue plans http://www.europeansources.info/record/finns-threaten-portugal-rescue-plans/

ESO: Background information: Bail-out revolt simmers in Germany http://www.europeansources.info/record/bail-out-revolt-simmers-in-germany/

Radio Netherlands Worldwide, 20.5.11: The Netherlands divided over more aid for Greece http://www.rnw.nl/english/article/netherlands-divided-over-more-aid-greece

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