Government ample time after 'no'

- The government takes the time to rule on the outcome of the Ukraine-referendum last week. By September follows an answer to what happens after the rejection of the association agreement with Ukraine.

According to a letter Koenders Minister (Foreign Affairs) has sent to parliament.

The government after the results required to reconsider its position, even though the outcome of the referendum is not binding. A large majority voted against extensive cooperation with Ukraine.

Prime Minister Rutte made clear last week that the government will take time. Tactically, the question now raised on the British referendum on leaving the EU. That referendum is held begins just before the summer holidays. If the Brits opt for a 'brexit' then the Dutch question by comparison small beer.

The result is not the result which had deployed the Cabinet, he said. The government is now embarking on 'virgin' territory. Netherlands has until the end of June President of the European Union.