Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
EU calls for immediate de-escalation in Lebanon
The European Union has called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions in Lebanon. A spokesperson for the European Commission urged both Lebanon and Israel to reach a security agreement through dipl...
No polling cards delivered to 250 addresses in Haarlemmermeer, residents to receive new ones
Approximately 250 residents in the Haarlemmermeer region, including those in Badhoevedorp, Lijnden, and Zwanenburg, did not receive their voting passes due to a delivery error. PostNL has issued an ap...
Another Iranian missile shot down over Turkey
NATO air defense intercepted an Iranian missile that entered Turkish airspace, according to the Turkish Ministry of National Defense. This follows a similar incident last week when a missile targeting...
Breda mayor files police report over death threat on banner
Paul Depla, the mayor of Breda, has filed a police report after a banner containing a death threat was found outside a local pub. The banner, which read "Depla dead," was displayed on Sunday in the we...
South Holland approves plans for 285,000 homes by 2036
The province of Zuid-Holland has approved plans for the construction of approximately 285,000 homes by 2036. While 2,333 projects were accepted for meeting environmental regulations, thirteen plans we...
Norwegian police seek suspect in US embassy explosion in Oslo
Norwegian police are searching for a suspect caught on camera in connection with an explosion at the U.S. embassy in Oslo last weekend. Authorities released a photo of the individual, who is suspected...
Haarlem VVD and CDA lead candidates at odds over street maintenance: ‘The city will no longer be a nice place to live’
Party leaders Eva de Raadt (CDA) and Nienke Klazinga (VVD) engaged in a debate organized by Haarlems Dagblad ahead of the upcoming local elections. The candidates discussed their conflicting visions f...
Putin expresses rock-solid confidence in new Iranian leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his "rock-solid" support for Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran. The Kremlin stated its confidence that Mojtaba will honorably continue t...
In 1994, the city government wanted to abolish Amsterdam
On July 13, 1994, the city government of Amsterdam made the historic decision to dissolve the municipality. Although it has since faded from public memory, the move was a significant event in the city...
Hundreds arrested in Qatar for sharing footage of Iranian attacks
The Qatari Ministry of Interior has arrested 313 individuals for sharing footage and spreading what it termed misleading information during recent Iranian military strikes. These strikes represent Ira...
Liège Mayor: Synagogue explosion an act of antisemitism
An explosion occurred at a synagogue in Liège, Belgium, during the night between Sunday and Monday, causing significant damage to the building's facade and nearby properties. Mayor Willy Demeyer cond...
EU wants defense partnerships with Australia, Iceland, and Ghana
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas announced that the European Union plans to sign defense partnerships with Australia, Iceland, and Ghana in the coming days. These new agreements follow similar defe...
Investigation into Crans-Montana mayor after fatal bar fire
Swiss authorities are investigating Nicolas Féraud, the mayor of Crans-Montana, and four other officials following a New Year's Eve bar fire that killed 41 people. The investigation seeks to determin...
BBB board regrets leak of critical letter from prominent members
The board of the BBB party expressed regret following the media leak of a critical letter written by dozens of prominent members, including senators and former officials. The letter voiced dissatisfac...
Thousands of homes, no North/South line: the results of Haarlemmermeer's coalition plans
The political coalition in Haarlemmermeer has largely fulfilled its promises from four years ago, including the construction of 3,000 new homes and improvements to local parking. However, despite thes...
Many traditional Dutch names, few women: these are next week's city council candidates
The upcoming municipal elections feature a high number of candidates with traditional Dutch male names, although newer names are becoming more common. Women remain significantly underrepresented on th...
Swimming lessons for one euro in Amsterdam: What you need to know if you have a Stadspas
Starting in September, Amsterdam residents with a Stadspas can attend swimming lessons for only one euro per session. The initiative by the municipality aims to improve water safety in the canal-fille...
Dutch officials targeted by Russian attack on Signal and WhatsApp
The Dutch intelligence services AIVD and MIVD have warned that Russian hackers are targeting the Signal and WhatsApp accounts of high-ranking individuals, including Dutch government employees. These c...
Trial against former mayor and Erdogan rival İmamoğlu begins
The trial of former Istanbul mayor and presidential rival Ekrem İmamoğlu has begun in Turkey, with prosecutors filing 142 charges including bribery and money laundering. İmamoğlu and over 400 othe...
Von der Leyen wants critical review of EU foreign policy decision-making
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a critical evaluation of the European Union's foreign policy decision-making processes. She suggests that current procedures may no lo...
Voting in the municipal elections? You can at these 88 locations in Haarlem
On March 18, residents of Haarlem will be able to vote in the municipal elections at 88 polling stations across the city. According to data from the Open State Foundation, this is an increase of one l...
Hans Spekman new chairman of FNV trade union
Former PvdA party chairman Hans Spekman has been appointed as the new chairman of the Dutch trade union FNV. The move is intended to restore stability within the organization following an internal con...
What can local politics do to solve youth care problems? Pletterij hosts debate evening
Debate center De Pletterij is hosting an evening on March 11 to discuss youth care challenges and how municipal politics can address them. The event is organized in anticipation of the upcoming munici...
Companies fear more pressure on permanent staff as temporary workers are already impossible to find
Dutch companies are concerned about increasing pressure on permanent staff as stricter flexible work regulations approach and a shortage of flex workers persists. Only 6% of self-employed individuals ...
Persistence often pays off in Bloemendaal politics: Caravan dwellers must keep speaking out for pitches
Caravan dwellers from Overveen left a Bloemendaal council meeting in disappointment on Thursday following discussions about new site locations. The residents are being encouraged to continue their adv...
European gas prices jump another 30% amid ongoing Iran war
European gas prices surged by 30 percent on Monday, driven by rising oil prices and continued instability in the Middle East. The market remains volatile as the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and th...
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of new war crime
Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of committing a war crime by allegedly using illegal white phosphorus ammunition during an attack in South Lebanon. The organization noted that exposure to the ch...
Voting patterns in outlying villages like Driemond differ from the city: We are the forgotten child
Voting behavior in outlying villages of Amsterdam like Driemond differs from the city center, with residents showing higher support for right-wing parties and lower voter turnout. Locals often feel di...
Voting behavior in outlying villages like Driemond differs from the city: We are the forgotten child
Residents in outlying villages of Amsterdam, such as Driemond, exhibit distinct voting patterns compared to the city center, often favoring right-wing parties and expressing feelings of neglect. While...
Santpoort-Zuid residents have few wishes but worry about asylum center: 'I miss a meeting place in the village'
Residents of Santpoort-Zuid show little interest in the upcoming municipal elections, focusing primarily on concerns regarding a proposed asylum seekers center at the De Elta sports park. Some residen...