The Dutch government wants to make sure its voice is heard in negotiations to reform the European Union. On March 21, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss the future of the bloc. While Paris is pushing for deep EU reforms, The Hague is skeptical of plans to increase public spending and increase risk sharing among eurozone member states. The Dutch government is worried about several issues in the European Union. It fears that the United Kingdom's departure will shift the balance of power in the bloc toward southern members . Moreover, it is worried that German conservatives will cave to pressure — from their center-left coalition partners and the French government — to make changes that benefit less stable European economies.