Published 2 years ago

Mark Rutte becomes Netherlands' longest-serving prime minister

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Mark Rutte has been in charge for 4,311 days, or almost 13 years, since October 2010. He has eclipsed the previous longevity record of 4,310 days set by Ruud Lubbers. Rutte is the second longest-serving elected leader in the 27-nation European Union.

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The Independent

'Teflon' Mark Rutte is longest-serving Dutch prime minister

Mark Rutte has become the longest-serving Dutch prime minister and the 55-year-old leader known by some as “Teflon Mark” because scandals don’t stick to him is showing no sign of slowing despite unrest gripping his nation and his party’s popularity sliding in polls

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Mark Rutte becomes Netherlands' longest-serving prime minister

Mark Rutte became the longest-serving prime minister in the Netherlands' history on Tuesday, a testament to his energy for the job - as well as the political survival skills he has honed over his 12-year tenure. "I feel like I'm getting to the halfway point," Rutte quipped at his most recent news conference on July 15 before leaving for summer vacation.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

'Teflon' Mark Rutte is longest-serving Dutch prime minister

Mark Rutte has become the longest-serving Dutch prime minister and the 55-year-old leader known by some as “Teflon Mark” because scandals don’t stick to him is showing no sign of

2 years ago·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Mark Rutte becomes Netherlands' longest-serving prime minister

2 years ago·Malaysia

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Irish Independent

‘Teflon’ Mark Rutte becomes longest-serving Dutch prime minister

Mark Rutte has become the longest-serving Dutch prime minister.

2 years ago·Ireland

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KRDO

'Teflon' Mark Rutte is longest-serving Dutch prime minister

By MIKE CORDER Associated PressTHE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Mark Rutte has become the longest-serving Dutch prime minister and the 55-year-old leader known by some as “Teflon Mark” because scandals don’t stick to him is showing no sign of slowing despite unrest gripping his nation and his party’s popularity sliding in polls. He calls his job “the greatest job in the world, an unbelievable honor.” Rutte, leader of the center-right People’s Party…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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