Mathieu Segers key advisor cabinet
In daily life he is professor of contemporary European history at Maastricht University. He writes columns, makes a podcast and plays an important role in the debate about Europe and the role of the Netherlands within Europe. Mathieu Segers has now been appointed member of the Scientific Council for Government Policy, an independent advisory body to the Dutch cabinet. In conversation with the (Dutch) l1 he shares his views on the current situation in Europe.
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If Europe wants it, it is possible: a better world
Climate, war and resurgent nationalism: global cooperation is rattling on all sides. Yet Professor Mathieu Segers still advocates European leadership: 'When death and destruction are spreading, and there seems to be no more light, often the most brilliant plans emerge.'
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His days in the Netherlands seem numbered, but in Europe Rutte is actually powerful
Prime Minister Rutte's position in Europe is quite strong," observes EU expert Mathieu Segers, professor of European History at Maastricht University.
