The Hague Is Dead, Long Live the City – Why Urban Power Is Rising from the Ruins of Dutch Politics
The Hague has collapsed. Again. And while the Dutch may pride themselves on consensus politics and steady coalitions, this latest implosion—sparked by the populist hissy-fit of Geert Wilders—is not just another footnote in the lowlands’ long tradition of polder-model paralysis. It might just be the best thing that’s happened to Dutch cities in years. Because […]