Government in Netherlands resigns after benefit scandal
(WorldNews Netherlands)

Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands, one of Europe’s longest-serving leaders, and his Cabinet resigned on Friday over a report highlighting systemic failure by his government to protect thousands of families from overzealous tax inspectors. Rutte has handed in his resignation and that of his entire Cabinet to King Willem-Alexander van Oranje, the public broadcaster NOS reported. “Mistakes have been made on all levels that have led to great injustice for thousands of families. Innocent people have been criminalized, and their lives destroyed,” Rutte said in a news conference. “This Cabinet has takes full responsibility.” Rutte said the report that led to...