The Latest Breaking News from Mark Rutte

EU leaders on Thursday agreed to open talks with Bosnia on joining the bloc, though negotiations will only begin in earnest once the Balkan country has passed more key reforms.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Cairo on Sunday, 17 March, accompanied by Greek, Belgian and Italian heads of government. The aim of the visit is to a multi-faced deal that includes attempts to curb migration flows into Europe. But critics have their doubts.

Netherlands signs security pact with Kyiv; drone attack in occupied Kherson kills three; anti-war chants at Alexei Navalny funeral in Moscow

Sanctions come as part of Biden’s broader effort against Russia which he announced on the second anniversary of Russia’s war on Ukraine

US prepares to unveil hundreds of sanctions against Russian ‘war machine’; Zelenskiy tells US conservatives that sending aid now is cheaper than confronting Putin again later

Dutch PM Mark Rutte endorsed by US and UK for potential NATO chief role, highlighting his experience and leadership qualities.

Other members have signalled they would back Dutch leader as alliance faces major challenges

Britain is backing outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become NATO's next secretary general, a UK government official said on Thursday.

Dutch PM Rutte urges European leaders to prioritize regional interests over criticizing Trump at Munich Security Conference.