Dutch Voters Reject EU-Ukraine Deal

In a non-binding referendum, Dutch voters have signaled that they do not approve of an EU trade deal with Ukraine. With 99 percent of the votes counted after Wednesday's ballot, 61 percent of voters rejected the deal, while 38 percent approved it. The vote sends a clear signal to the Dutch parliament, which had been expected to ratify the deal. Prime Minister Mark Rutte said late Wednesday that the Dutch government will consult with parliament and with its European partners to...

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