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Politics
An old party in the Netherlands making new changes, Filipino activists and Trump’s fake news.
High hopes
Happiness is up, stability is back but political divisions and crime concerns cloud Dutch skies.
Made with care
Got a civic project that not only needs to look smart but also have people’s best interests at heart? You need a Dutch architect.
Diplomacy
How the Dutch manage their waterways and a chat with Johannes Hahn, the European commissioner in charge of enlargement.
Theatre of the absurd
From Christian radio to the first televised breasts, VPRO has navigated an obscure path to become a broadcaster with a clear vision of adventure, surrealism and optimism in its programming.
Economy
Pulitzer-winning author Thomas Friedman on globalisation, how the Netherlands is capitalising on Brexit and Australia’s plans for growth.
Talking shop
From an iconic US brand to Dutch teaching that’s second to ‘nun’, we present our guide to multilingualism.
Work flow
The Netherlands’ fourth-largest city is attracting young entrepreneurs in droves. They come for a slower pace of life and to work in one of Europe’s friendliest and best-connected mini hubs.
The Dutch paradox
They are considered the most liberal people in Europe – and yet arguably they are among the most right-wing. So now what? With elections looming, Monocle explores a troubling dichotomy.
Start small: Design villages
The rural communities that have built on their craft heritage to stay relevant in an urbanised world.
