Section: Government  This main section contains 3 items.
Photographers taking pictures of the new Cabinet and Queen
Beatrix  IV. The Netherlands and the European Union  The EU is
crucial for peace, security and prosperity in the Netherlands.
Much of our income is earned in Europe; many of our jobs depend
on it. The internal market is at the heart of European
cooperation. European cooperation also strengthens our
geopolitical position relative to emerging and established
powers in other parts of the world. Furthermore, many Europeans
feel bound together by the ideals of democracy, the rule of law
and equal treatment. It is along these lines that the
Netherlands interprets its role in Europe.  Good times for
Europe mean good times for the Netherlands. Conversely, the
Netherlands feels a European crisis more acutely than many other
countries do. A strong Europe that will overcome the crisis as
quickly as possible is therefore in our interests.  •    While
countries determine their own policies, it is vital for