How migration policies brought down one of Europe’s longest serving leaders
MARK RUTTE is stepping down after leading the Netherlands for 13 years. Despite his renowned political survival skills, our correspondent explains why it was migration policy that brought about his downfall. As the NATO summit kicks off, what are the alliance’s plans for defending Europe (9:30)? And a look at the changing face of Britain’s lighthouses (19:00). Runtime: 27 minListen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | TuneInFor full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, try a free 30-day digital subscription by going to www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer
MARK RUTTE is stepping down after leading the Netherlands for 13 years. Despite his renowned political survival skills, our correspondent explains why it was migration policy that brought about his downfall. As the NATO summit kicks off, what are the alliance’s plans for defending Europe (9:30)? And a look at the changing face of Britain’s lighthouses (19:00). Runtime: 27 min
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | TuneIn
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