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The Dutch snap election has given Rob Jetten’s D66 a narrow but historic victory and a rare chance to restore stability after years of division. But forming a credible, progressive coalition through the political middle may prove harder than winning the vote itself.

In an era of tightly woven global supply chains, the Dutch government’s forceful takeover of Nexperia is a masterclass in shortsighted policy and in rule-based order. By seizing a key semiconductor link under the guise of “security,” The Hague has endangered Europe’s industrial stability and credibility in the global marketplace.

The resignation of the Dutch foreign minister over the Gaza genocide exposes Europe’s moral paralysis and highlights the power of conscience against complicity in genocide.