Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Trump: we are progressing very quickly with the war against Iran
US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with NBC News that progress is being made "very quickly" regarding the conflict with Iran. The full interview is scheduled to be broadcast on Sunday.
Media: drones and warning shots near Strait of Hormuz
Iran launched multiple drones toward the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in at least four being shot down by U.S. aircraft. The incident was reported by CNN citing a U.S. official as the source of the inf...
Palestinian baby killed by Israeli army fire
A seven-month-old Palestinian baby was killed and his parents were wounded by Israeli army fire on Friday evening. The incident was reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
Lebanon reports deaths after Israeli airstrike in the south
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that five people were killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon on Friday. The attack occurred in the southern part of the country amid ongoing milita...
City council wants 'extra enforcement' against nuisance drug users
The Amsterdam city government is allocating 3.5 million euros to combat rising drug-related public nuisance through increased enforcement and expanded drop-in center hours. The plan also includes a pi...
City government seeks 'extra enforcement' against nuisance drug users
The Amsterdam city government is investing 3.5 million euros to combat rising drug-related public nuisance through stricter enforcement and expanded support services. Key measures include increasing t...
Halsema on failure of erotic center: 'Coalition didn't dare or want to take the step'
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema criticized the city coalition's decision to scrap the planned erotic center and maintain current levels of window prostitution in the Red Light District. Despite this set...
Haarlem completes investigation: Main sewer in Kleverpark neighborhood did not cause rat nuisance
An investigation by the municipality of Haarlem has concluded that the local sewer system was not responsible for a recent rat plague in the Kleverpark neighborhood. Alderman Robbert Berkhout stated t...
96.24 euros for Yvonne, 120 euros for Roy. SP pays fuel receipts along the A9. 'At Shell they are first-class profiteers'
The Socialist Party (SP) and leader Jimmy Dijk organized a protest against rising fuel prices at a Shell gas station along the A9 near Heemskerk. During the event, the party used a 'Wheel of Fortune' ...
Title of Haarlem coalition agreement announced: ‘Building a strong Haarlem together’
The political parties PRO, D66, and CDA have announced that Haarlem's new four-year coalition agreement will be titled 'Samen bouwen aan een sterk Haarlem'. This document outlines the city's political...
Zero-tolerance zones, extra drop-in centers: Amsterdam wants more measures against nuisance from addicts
Health gap for children in Southeast starts before birth: "Alarming result"
A study by Erasmus MC reveals that infants born in Amsterdam Zuidoost face significantly higher health risks, with stillbirth and low birth weight rates double the national average. Researchers emphas...
Von der Leyen also open to flexible EU accession process
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed support for a more dynamic EU accession process for candidate countries. Speaking after the EU-Western Balkans summit, she emphasized t...
Cabinet wants ban in principle on use of steel slag
The Dutch cabinet plans to implement a principle ban on the use of steel slag to protect human health and the environment. Under the new proposal, permits for using the material will only be issued if...
Steel slag use in construction soon to require permit: State Secretary Annet Bertram working on ‘no unless’ ban
State Secretary Annet Bertram is developing new regulations for the use of steel slag in construction, effectively introducing a "No/unless" ban. Under these rules, a permit will only be granted if th...
Ireland imposes entry ban on two Israeli ministers
Ireland has imposed an entry ban on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich due to their extremist views and role in the Gaza conflict. Prime Minister Micheál Martin previously indicat...
Corona hearings with Rutte, Schoof and Koolmees next week
Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte, current Prime Minister Dick Schoof, and former Minister Wouter Koolmees will testify next week before the parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the Dutch COVI...
Corona hearings enter new week: Rutte, Schoof and Koolmees to appear before inquiry committee
Mark Rutte, Dick Schoof, and Wouter Koolmees are scheduled to testify next week before the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee regarding the organization of the COVID-19 response. This marks the sec...
Former NCTV head: lobbying had increasing influence on measures
Former National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg testified to a Dutch parliamentary inquiry that lobbying interests had an increasing influence on COVID-19 policy ...
A new swimming pool. Implementation of the Distribution Act. Vape-free zones. These are Beverwijk’s major plans for the next four years
The new coalition in Beverwijk, consisting of Vrij! Beverwijk, PRO, VVD, and D66, has outlined its policy goals for the next four years. Major plans include building a new swimming pool at Sportpark A...
Eatery Turquoise in Parkwijk to close: 'We cannot afford the planned relocation'
Stichting Turquoise and its associated eatery in Haarlem's Parkwijk district will close permanently on July 4th. The board decided to shut down because they cannot responsibly manage the planned reloc...
'We didn't intentionally end up at the edge of the municipality,' says Alderman Scholte on Tiltenberg asylum center in Vogelenzang
Mayor Michel Rog and Alderman Rob Scholte have confirmed plans for an asylum seeker reception center at the Tiltenberg in Vogelenzang, which is expected to open in early 2027. The facility is located ...
Sjoerdsma's bumbling is a costly lesson for the cabinet
Minister Sjoerdsma recently negotiated a difficult and costly deal to secure support for the Dutch cabinet's policies. This situation serves as an expensive lesson for the government and highlights th...
More needed to solve multibillion-euro deficit of housing associations
Minister of Housing Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan stated that additional measures are needed to address a nearly 20 billion euro deficit facing Dutch housing corporations. While coalition plans exist t...
Boekholt does not want to hold municipalities to account for housing permit holders now
Housing Minister Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan stated she will not currently confront municipalities that are failing to meet legal requirements for housing refugees with residency permits. She is curr...
Woman (35) arrested for terrorism after returning from Syria
A 35-year-old woman from Geleen was arrested at Schiphol Airport on Wednesday upon her return from Syria. She is suspected of preparing and promoting terrorism for ISIS after traveling to the region i...
Another minor boy arrested for explosion at Zuidas office building
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for his suspected involvement in preparing a March explosion at the Atrium office building in Amsterdam's Zuidas district. This arrest is part of a broader investig...
Yeşilgöz: no link between Sjoerdsma budget and terrorism proposal
Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz stated there is no connection between the decision to increase Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma's budget and the decision to proceed with a bill criminalizing the glori...
Prince Andrew rented out cottages on land where he lived for free
A report from the British National Audit Office revealed that Prince Andrew rented out three cottages on the Windsor estate for profit. This occurred while the prince paid only a symbolic rent for his...
Abdeluheb Choho becomes new head of UWV and faces major challenges
Abdeluheb Choho has been appointed as the new head of the UWV, starting his role in September. He succeeds Maarten Camps, who is stepping down after leading the organization for six years. Choho curre...