Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Meloni: Iran must not possess nuclear weapons
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated to the Italian Senate that Iran must not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons, citing grave consequences for international security. She warned that Iran'...
ANVR: around fifty Dutch people still stranded in Middle East
The ANVR reports that the majority of Dutch travelers stranded in the Middle East have returned home via repatriation or charter flights. Approximately fifty people remain stuck in the region due to t...
EU Parliament seeks unity on war but is divided on strategy
During a European Parliament debate on the Middle East conflict, various party groups emphasized the need for the European Union to present a unified front. Jeroen Lenaers of the CDA argued that the E...
Council of State overturns proposal to limit Schiphol flights
The Dutch Council of State has annulled a government proposal to reduce the number of flights at Schiphol Airport, ruling that the plan was insufficiently justified. The court stated it was not convin...
Kremlin accuses UK of involvement in Storm Shadow attack
The Kremlin has accused the United Kingdom of involvement in a Ukrainian attack on the Russian city of Bryansk using Storm Shadow missiles. The strike on Tuesday reportedly resulted in at least six de...
KLM cancels all flights to Dubai until March 28
KLM has cancelled all flights to Dubai until March 28th due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The airline will not fly to the destination for the time being as a result of the regional secur...
Middle East war costs European taxpayers an extra 3 billion euros
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the first ten days of the war in the Middle East cost European taxpayers an additional €3 billion in fossil fuel imports. The conflict ...
Karremans: Utrecht Ring Road ruling bad news for housing construction
The Dutch Council of State has blocked the planned widening of the Utrecht ring road, prompting a disappointed response from Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karremans. Karremans warned that the decisi...
How Enschede's fat bike ban, taking effect today, could serve as a model for Amsterdam
77 municipal reports on demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
Last week, the municipality of Haarlem processed 77 permit applications regarding demolition and tree felling. Out of these applications, 74 were specifically for projects in Haarlem and two were for ...
50Plus Haarlemmermeer aims for at least one seat: 'They say youth is the future, but we forget the elderly'
Hans van der Helm is leading the 50Plus party in Haarlemmermeer for the upcoming elections, aiming to secure at least one seat. Driven by his personal experience as a caregiver, he advocates for impro...
The Tolweg asylum center has become the main election issue in Heemskerk, even though the decision is already final
The asylum seekers' center on Tolweg has emerged as a major campaign issue in the upcoming municipal elections in Heemskerk, scheduled for March 18. Despite its political prominence, local officials s...
AP warns political parties about targeted online advertising
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has identified approximately forty instances where political parties may have violated rules regarding targeted online advertising. These findings emerged duri...
Iran now also sees banks and tech companies as targets in war
Iran has declared financial institutions and technology companies with ties to the United States and Israel as potential military targets. An Iranian military spokesperson stated that this move follow...
Son of last Shah: Iran in decisive phase, awaiting the call
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last Shah, has stated that the country is entering the decisive phase of its struggle against the current regime. In a video message, he urged citizens to stay off the ...
Council of State blocks plan for Utrecht ring road renovation
The Dutch Council of State has invalidated government plans to widen the A27, A12, and A28 highways near Utrecht due to insufficient justification regarding nitrogen emissions. This ruling by the coun...
Heemstede party leaders enter arena like gladiators for election debate highlighting party differences
Six party leaders in Heemstede participated in a lively election debate at the town hall on Monday evening to highlight their political differences. Although many party programs share similarities, th...
FT: Kremlin campaigns for Orbán's re-election in Hungary
According to the Financial Times, the Kremlin has launched a campaign to support Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his bid for reelection next month. The publication reports having reviewed a ...
Fish, fertilizer or mortgages: everything more expensive due to high oil prices
The war in the Middle East is driving up oil prices, resulting in higher costs for a wide range of products including fuel, bricks, and fertilizer. These economic impacts are expected to be widespread...
Fears of increased drug nuisance following closure of Mainline Foundation
Stichting Mainline is closing down after the Dutch government withdrew its national funding, ending years of harm reduction work and health research for drug users. Experts warn that the loss of these...
Asylum centers overcrowded, minister hopes municipalities open emergency shelters after elections
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink is calling on municipalities to open more emergency shelters for asylum seekers following the upcoming local elections. The reception organization COA warns of...
Belgium organizes alternative song festival against Israel's participation
Several Belgian organizations are organizing an alternative song festival called United for Palestine scheduled for May 12. The event, featuring former Eurovision participants, is being held in protes...
Netherlands must create emergency gas reserve to prevent new crisis
Gasunie has advised the Dutch government to establish a strategic emergency gas reserve to prevent future energy crises. The recommendation follows concerns about the vulnerability of the national gas...
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Nature organizations concerned about increased greenhouse gas emissions
Director Marjolein Demmers of Natuur & Milieu expressed concern following reports that greenhouse gas emissions increased last year. Other environmental organizations have also voiced their worries re...
Son of Iranian President: Khamenei safe and well despite rumors
Yousef Pezeshkian, son of the Iranian president, announced that the country's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is safe and well despite rumors of potential injury. The statement follows speculation regar...
EU threatens sanctions if Venice Biennale art event allows Russia
The European Union has threatened to impose sanctions on the Venice Biennale if the organization does not reverse its decision to readmit Russia to the international art exhibition. The EU is demandin...
Abuse suspect Joannes B. discovered by four-eyes principle: 'Extra eyes of great importance'
Joannes B., a 66-year-old childcare worker, is on trial for the alleged abuse of a toddler at a Partou daycare center, an incident discovered through the 'four-eyes principle.' The suspect is also acc...
CNV asks government to cut fuel excise duty by 20 cents
The Dutch labor union CNV has called on the government to temporarily reduce fuel excise duty by 20 cents per liter due to rising oil prices. This request follows a sharp increase in fuel costs trigge...
Hester and Sam paste stickers on election posters: How climate-conscious are Beverwijk’s local parties?
Young activists from Milieu Defensie Jong are evaluating the climate consciousness of local political parties by placing color-coded stickers on election posters across twelve Dutch municipalities. In...