Large victory for ‘No’ camp forces Dutch government to reconsider ratification of EU-Ukraine dealIn the referendum that took place yesterday, Dutch voters rejected the Association Agreement establishing closer economic and political ties between the EU and Ukraine by 61.1% to 38.1% – with 0.8% of blank ballots. Turnout was low at 32.2%, but above the 30% threshold required for the referendum to be valid. Commenting on the result, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said the ratification of the EU-Ukraine agreement “can’t simply go ahead. We will now begin a step-by-step process. The cabinet will discuss [the result]. There will then …read more
Source: Open Europe
