King Willem-Alexander said Tuesday the low-lying country must do more to protect itself.
THE HAGUE - The Netherlands faces a more serious threat from climate change and rising sea levels than previously thought, King Willem-Alexander said Tuesday, adding the low-lying country must do more to protect itself.
He referred to deadly floods in southern Limburg province in July which also hit Germany, saying it forced the government to"look at planned measures anew to see where it can be speeded up." The king also said the European Union as a bloc faced"strategic decisions in its relations with China and Russia, as well as the United States."
Despite the coronavirus crisis and a caretaker government"the Dutch economy remained strong, especially if you compare that to other countries," said Willem-Alexander.Outgoing finance minister Wopke Hoekstra will present the government's budget for 2022 later on Tuesday.
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