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Rutte, damn: the Dutch prime minister steps down

Jul 11, 2023
Matt Steinglass, Europe correspondent for The Economist, and Shoshan Joshi, the defense editor, dive into the resignation of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte after 13 years in office. They explore how migration policy led to his political downfall and the instability within his coalition government. The conversation shifts to NATO's new defense strategies in Europe, emphasizing the urgency of addressing geopolitical tensions. Finally, they touch on the changing landscape of Britain's lighthouses as traditional technology gives way to modern solutions.
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