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Foreign Minister Westerwelle welcomes the outcome of the election in the Netherlands
Foreign Minister Westerwelle welcomed the outcome of the election in the Netherlands and congratulated Mark Rutte on his victory. He issued the following statement in Berlin today (13 September):
The election result strengthens Europe and weakens populists and those who advocate re nationalisation. Following the important decisions of recent days, we must take advantage of this momentum to promote Europe’s development and to ensure that it is prepared for the future in this era of globalization.