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Introduction Introduction
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Dutch Politics in the EU Dutch Politics in the EU
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Facts and Figures Facts and Figures
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Punching Above Its Weight Punching Above Its Weight
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The EU in Dutch Politics The EU in Dutch Politics
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Research on the Netherlands and the EU Research on the Netherlands and the EU
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Research on the Role of the Netherlands in the EU Research on the Role of the Netherlands in the EU
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Research on the Role of the EU in the Netherlands Research on the Role of the EU in the Netherlands
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Research Agenda Research Agenda
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References References
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13 European Union Politics in the Netherlands
Get accessReinout van der Veer, Assistant professor at the Department of Political Science, Radboud University
Femke van Esch, Professor at the Utrecht University School of Governance, Utrecht University
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Published:23 January 2025
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Abstract
This chapter examines the evolving relationship between Dutch politics and the European Union (EU). It investigates how the role of the Netherlands in the EU has transformed and explores the impact of the EU on Dutch politics. As a founding member, the Dutch state actively shaped the process of European integration, leaving its mark on key EU elements such as the European single market, Economic and Monetary Union, and the Common Agricultural Policy. However, as one of the smaller and more trade-minded EU member states, Dutch politics has also displayed resistance to integration. Simultaneously, European integration has profoundly shaped the politics of the Netherlands. The growing influence of EU institutions, perceived encroachment on sovereignty and national identity, and EU crises have politicized the EU to an unprecedented degree. This has led to the rise of both Eurosceptic and pro-European parties, establishing a new ‘transnational’ cleavage in the Dutch political landscape. The chapter surveys existing research on the dynamics between Dutch politics and the EU, covering topics such as the influence of small states in European politics, mainstream party responses to Euroscepticism, and the attitudes of Dutch voters towards European integration. By tracing the historical development of the Netherlands–EU relationship and the research on this relationship in political science, the chapter provides a comprehensive overview while also outlining an agenda for future research.
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