3 chapters across the catalog
Ukraine-EU Association Agreement, Dutch Referendum Lawsuit
Following a Dutch referendum against the Ukraine-EU Association Agreement, proponents have filed a lawsuit to force Prime Minister Mark Rutte to make a definitive decision. Under EU law, the agreement requires ratification from all 28 member states. The hosts discuss the public's jaded perception of the political process as officials look for ways to bypass the referendum results.
Dutch Referendum Rejects EU-Ukraine Association Agreement
Voters in the Netherlands rejected a European Union partnership deal with Ukraine in a non-binding referendum, with unofficial results showing 64% voting "no." The turnout narrowly exceeded the 30% threshold required for validity. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte stated the government must reconsider ratification in light of the public's discontent with EU expansion.
EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, Structural Reforms, Gas Debt
The European Union and Ukraine signed the political provisions of an association agreement. However, the deal requires Ukraine to embark on "ambitious structural reforms," which the hosts compare to the austerity measures imposed on Greece, while much of the initial aid will go directly to Russia to pay for gas debts.
