Why the Dutch version of the balance of competence review will not please the Brits.

The Netherlands has been viewed as a natural ally for the UK in efforts to reform the European Union. Andrew Duff MEP looks at the Dutch government’s policies on European integration and the outcome of the country’s recent ‘subsidiarity review’, published in June. He argues that despite containing some useful advice, the review does not rise to the occasion. Moreover the government’s refusal to advocate a new treaty is not only misguided, but also puts it at odds with the UK’s Conservative Party.