Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Salary increase for Haarlem administrators: mayor receives nearly 400 euros more
The mayor and aldermen of Haarlem have received a salary increase this month. Their pay rise aligns with the new wage adjustments recently granted to civil servants in the Netherlands.
Hoogte Kadijk residents fear years of nuisance from new power substations: How many parking spaces will be left?
A year ago, Ara (48) was a cleaner at Saints & Stars: ‘We reported misconduct and were kicked out of the country as thanks’
Brazil bans sale and production of foie gras, sparking anger in France
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed a law banning the production and sale of foie gras within the country. This decision has sparked significant outrage in France, where the produ...
110,000 people already evacuated due to wildfires in France, government holds crisis meeting
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan dismissed by member states
New Trump import tariffs appear to be old duties in a new guise
U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced new import tariffs for dozens of trading partners, including the European Union. Experts suggest that the economic impact is minimal and that the move is pri...
Rochdi T. (37) linked to Amsterdam cash-in-transit robbery, money laundering, and ATM bombing gang
Alderman considers charging taxi drivers for use of Central Station rank
Amsterdam alderman Elise Moeskops is considering requiring taxi drivers to pay for using the taxi stand at Central Station to help fund ongoing supervision and address structural issues. This potentia...
Alderman considers charging taxi drivers for using Central Station stand
Amsterdam alderman Elise Moeskops is considering requiring taxi drivers to pay for using the taxi stand at Central Station to fund permanent monitoring and address ongoing technical and behavioral iss...
Amsterdam city council debates Pride Amsterdam director following Het Parool investigation; aldermen ‘take concerns seriously’
Employers miss disability job quotas, face potential fines
Employers in the Netherlands are unlikely to reach the government-mandated target of 125,000 jobs for people with disabilities by 2026. Current data from July shows only 92,000 positions have been cre...
Dutch state not in breach of obligations to Tata Steel neighbors
A court has ruled that the Dutch State is currently not violating its obligations to protect the living environment of residents near Tata Steel. This decision follows summary proceedings initiated by...
EU says TikTok not doing enough to protect minors
The European Commission has stated that TikTok fails to adequately protect minors, thereby violating EU digital regulations. Concerns include the high visibility of minors' accounts, which may expose ...
Relief for Tata Steel: judge does not block billion-euro subsidy
The court in The Hague has ruled in favor of Tata Steel, allowing the 2 billion euro government subsidy intended for the company's sustainability efforts to proceed. This decision is crucial for the f...
UWV to start repaying incorrect WIA benefits in September
Starting September 1, the UWV will begin issuing repayments to tens of thousands of long-term sick employees in the Netherlands. These workers received incorrect WIA benefit payments between 2020 and ...
Two explosions at toy store on Staalmanplein in Nieuw-West within two days
Farmers need not fear mass revocation of nature permits
The revocation of nature permits for five livestock farmers in North Brabant has caused concern within the agricultural sector. However, experts suggest that a widespread cancellation of such permits ...
Major crackdown on pimp gang: 'Romanian men considered red-light district their property'
Seven men were arrested following police raids on Amsterdam's red-light district for operating a Romanian pimping ring. The suspects allegedly exploited sex workers for years through deception, threat...
US announces new import tariffs of 10 and 12.5 percent
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new import tariffs ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on 60 trading partners, including the European Union, China, and the United Kingdom. The measures were conf...
US Justice Department drops subpoenas for New York Times journalists
The United States Department of Justice has dropped its subpoena against journalists from The New York Times. The legal action originated from the journalists' reporting on security concerns regarding...
Suspect in disruption of pro-Israel demonstration acquitted, public prosecution to appeal
Guests at Sandevoerde campsite refuse to give up, won't 'make way for the rich'
Long-term guests at Camping Sandevoerde in Zandvoort are continuing their legal battle against the campsite owner to prevent the site from being redeveloped into luxury chalets. Meanwhile, a similar c...
Visitors disappointed by cancellation of Kwaku Summer Festival: "It must stay"
The Kwaku Summer Festival will cease operations in its current form after this year due to rising organizational costs and stricter permit requirements. Despite deep disappointment from visitors and p...
Fast-track justice is such a relief compared to slow-motion justice
Students break into common areas of Amsterdam-East residential complex and vandalize property in protest against landlord Duwo
British Prime Minister cuts taxes for pubs, clubs and music venues
The new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20 percent tax reduction for pubs, clubs, and music venues across England. This measure is expected to benefit 32,000 businesses, providing ...
EU fines Google 890 million for favoring its own services
The European Commission has fined Google 460 million euros for violating the Digital Markets Act by favoring its own services in Google Search results. This penalty addresses anticompetitive practices...
Readers on Amsterdam’s begging ban: It’s not the beggars who annoy me, but their exploiters
Another journalist killed in Mexico, fourth murder since June
Mexican journalist Francisco Leyva was found dead in the state of Oaxaca on Wednesday, marking the fourth murder of a journalist in the country since June. Mexico remains one of the most dangerous cou...