Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
More than 1 in 6 people consider not voting due to distrust
A survey conducted by ANP and Kieskompas shows that more than one in six people in the Netherlands are considering not voting in the municipal elections. This potential abstention is largely attribute...
Hélenè (50) regularly feels unsafe in her neighborhood: "Women walk the streets with all kinds of protection"
Residents in the Amsterdam-Osdorp neighborhood are expressing growing concerns over safety due to persistent issues such as harassment, drug-related nuisance, and inadequate street lighting. Despite r...
Students and left-wing opposition fight compulsory service, Defense remains optimistic. 'Princess sets good example'
Students in Germany and left-wing parties in the Netherlands are protesting against the potential introduction of selective military service. Despite this opposition, the Dutch Ministry of Defense rem...
De Schimmelkroft riding school moves to Oosterweg in Heemskerk; Alderman promises traffic safety review
Manege De Schimmelkroft is relocating to Oosterweg in Heemskerk after years of planning and discussion. In response to resident concerns about increased traffic, Alderman Ron Suanet has promised to in...
Fireworks displays, container housing, cruise ships and the City Theater: where do the parties stand?
Ten political parties participating in the March 18 municipal elections in Velsen have shared their stances on several key local issues in response to a newspaper's inquiry. The discussed topics inclu...
Housing, parking, youth hangouts and 30 km/h roads: How regional parties view these issues
Ahead of the March 18 municipal elections, party leaders in various regions were surveyed about their positions on local issues. The topics discussed include housing, parking policies, youth facilitie...
Extra funding for new Velsen City Theater? Most parties oppose and want plan adjusted
Renovation and expansion of the Stadsschouwburg Velsen face further delays due to nitrogen regulations, leading to potential cost increases. Most local political parties oppose allocating extra funds ...
Is there still room for temporary housing at Kennemerboulevard and extra cruise ships in IJmuiden? Opinions differ widely
Debate is ongoing regarding the potential for temporary housing and additional cruise ship capacity on the west side of IJmuiden. Proponents argue that these developments could address the local housi...
Seven parties on six propositions for Hillegom: on housing, traffic, asylum seekers, and more
Seven political parties are competing for 19 municipal council seats in Hillegom's upcoming elections on March 18th. To assist voters, the Haarlems Dagblad presented the parties with six propositions ...
Fireworks shows in Velsen neighborhoods and opening the bus lane during closures? Political parties are not keen
Political parties in the municipality of Velsen are hesitant to ban individual New Year's Eve fireworks because a central display would be too costly and difficult to organize across its many village ...
Eight parties on five propositions regarding Zandvoort: On traffic, housing, accessibility and more
Ahead of the municipal elections on March 18 in Zandvoort, eight political parties have shared their stances on five key local issues. The highlighted themes include traffic, housing, accessibility, t...
More housing, but also more greenery: How Haarlem parties plan to solve the dilemma
Haarlem faces a significant housing shortage while also being recognized as the most paved municipality in the Netherlands. To address the challenge of building more homes without reducing limited gre...
Wealth tax already has pitfalls: 'People are leaving a lot of money on the table'
The article highlights potential pitfalls in the Dutch wealth tax system and advises taxpayers to be thorough with their 2025 filings. It suggests that individuals should carefully calculate profits a...
Turkey threatened counterattack against Iran, says Berendsen
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that Turkey has threatened to launch a counter-attack against Iran if it is targeted again. Berendsen revealed this information during a television appearan...
US warns Americans in Iraq of possible attacks
The US embassy in Iraq has issued a warning regarding potential attacks on hotels in the northern Kurdistan region by Iranian-backed militias. Consequently, US citizens are being urged to leave the co...
Berendsen enlists military for repatriations near Iran
Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen has requested assistance from the Ministry of Defense to repatriate citizens currently stranded in the Middle East. The minister announced the decision dur...
Juliet Broersen (Volt) doesn't want to join coalition at any cost: "We need sufficient weight"
Juliet Broersen, Volt's lead candidate in Amsterdam, stated that the party will only join a governing coalition if they have enough political weight to ensure a more progressive agenda for the city. S...
Minister: Officers did not view Lisa murder case file, 'I don't want to give that impression'
Justice Minister David van Weel clarified that 1,700 police officers accessed general police reporting systems rather than the specific criminal case file regarding the murder of Lisa from Abcoude. Th...
Plan to offset capital losses costs billions
The Dutch House of Representatives passed a motion allowing taxpayers to offset losses from savings and investments against income from previous years. State Secretary for Finance Eelco Eerenberg repo...
White House: we need another four to six weeks in Iran
The White House announced on Friday that the United States requires an additional four to six weeks to achieve its objectives in Iran. Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt assured that there is sufficient am...
Between Art and Choice with Anke Bakker (Party for the Animals) and Rogier Havelaar (CDA)
Amsterdam party leaders Anke Bakker and Rogier Havelaar participated in the 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' program at the STRAAT Museum to translate their political ideals into street art. The show is part of...
KLM further postpones resumption of flights to Dubai
KLM has further postponed the resumption of its flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until Tuesday. The airline cited the ongoing conflict in Iran as the reason for the continued suspension of these M...
Iran warns Europe of retaliation for war support
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi warned European nations that they will be considered legitimate targets if they join the United States and Israel in a conflict against Iran. Tehra...
History repeats itself, women are again being denied knowledge, says science censorship curator Eulàlia Gassó Miracle
Curator Eulàlia Gassó Miracle has organized an exhibition exploring censorship in science and the historical exclusion of women from knowledge. The display features centuries-old books and uses atmo...
Gaasperdam police station moves to Duivendrecht, 'serious concerns' from PvdA
The PvdA party has expressed serious concerns regarding the relocation of the Gaasperdam police station in Amsterdam Zuidoost to Duivendrecht. Council members worry that losing a local police presence...
Constitutional crisis looms in Kosovo
Kosovo faces a potential constitutional crisis as President Vjosa Osmani seeks to dissolve parliament and call for new elections. This would mark the country's third election in less than a year.
New gap in international legal order
The American and Israeli air forces have successfully targeted and eliminated members of the Iranian leadership. This military action marks a significant blow to a regime that has been a source of dom...
Princess Margriet visits Paralympic Winter Games in Italy
Princess Margriet is scheduled to visit the Paralympic Winter Games in Italy next week. Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Sports Minister Mirjam Sterk will also attend the events, according to an announce...
Cabinet considers measures to prevent 2026 prison cell shortage
State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen warns that the Dutch prison system faces a projected shortage of 265 cells this year without further intervention. While emergency measures are currently managing o...
Heemstede seeks solutions for N201 traffic bottleneck but leaves debate to successors: ‘New city council has its work cut out’
The Heemstede municipal council discussed the ongoing traffic congestion issues on the N201 and Cruquiusweg during its final session of the current term. Members decided to defer any concrete decision...