Dutch economist urges cross-border cooperation over Hague-centric policy

Laura van Geest, a prominent Dutch economist, argues in the FD that Dutch politicians focus too narrowly on domestic politics (the Hague) and neglect cross-border cooperation, which she deems essential for a small country. The piece is an opinion column, not a factual report, and reflects a policy critique rather than a concrete development. It matters as a signal of ongoing debate in the Netherlands about European integration and national policy focus.