Hoekstra would replace Frans Timmermans, who quit the position to lead a bloc ahead of November’s election. Despite previously stirring controversy with EU partners, Dutch premier Rutte said he was the man for the job.
Hoekstra would replace Frans Timmermans, who quit the position to lead a bloc ahead of November’s election. Despite previously stirring controversy with EU partners, Dutch premier Rutte said he was the man for the job.