Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Zelensky: rescue operations continue in Kyiv following Russian attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that rescue operations are ongoing in Kyiv following a major Russian attack on the capital. While emergency responders have cleared significant amounts ...
Reinier van Zutphen to step down as National Ombudsman
Watch along: corona hearing with senior official who had to weigh fundamental rights
Legislative lawyer Hanneke Schippers-Spanninga and 'Vrouwen voor Vrijheid' co-founder Romy Quint are testifying on the 16th day of public corona hearings. The hearings focus on the evaluation of funda...
First public appearance by Iranian Guard commander since war began
Ahmad Vahidi, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, has made his first public appearance in Tehran since the recent conflict with the US and Israel. During the event, he paid tribute to the la...
Deaths in Ukraine following new Russian attacks
Recent overnight Russian attacks in Ukraine have resulted in at least four deaths and ten injuries, according to local authorities. These strikes mark a continued escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Newspaper: investigation into damage in Brussels after large US party
Authorities in Belgium are investigating reports of property damage at the Royal Museum of Art and History in Brussels following a large party hosted by U.S. Ambassador Bill White. The newspaper Het N...
FVD and Liberaal Blauw claim opposition role outside Velsen council agreement; coalition parties deny alliance
In the municipal council of Velsen, political parties are debating the nature of their cooperation, with FVD and Liberaal Blauw claiming an opposition role outside of the council agreement. The situat...
Heemstede council keeps purse strings tight despite healthy savings. Funds reserved for sports facilities, primary schools, and town hall
The municipal council of Heemstede has opted for financial restraint during the budget framework discussions, despite the town's currently healthy financial position. All proposals requesting addition...
In the 1970s, Grote Bickersstraat was a disaster to live in. What did the municipality do? Only fix the facades
IJmond receives most funding from traffic safety budget. 2.6 million from the province for safer roads
The province of Noord-Holland is awarding 5.8 million euros in subsidies to ten municipalities to improve road safety and develop cycling routes. The IJmond region will receive the largest share, tota...
Ministry of Defence invests tens of millions in drone company and takes golden share option for the first time
The Dutch Ministry of Defence is investing tens of millions of euros into Intelic, an Amsterdam-based company specializing in drone control software. As part of this deal, the ministry will secure a '...
Former Olympic canoeist charged with vandalism of Reflecting Pool
Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn has been charged with property damage following allegations that he damaged the Reflecting Pool in Washington. The 67-year-old suspect has previously denied intenti...
COA closes emergency shelter in Apeldoorn after asbestos discovery
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) has temporarily closed an emergency shelter in Apeldoorn following the discovery of asbestos. The municipality of Apeldoorn confirmed the c...
House supports bill regulating voting booth assistance
The Dutch House of Representatives has approved a new law that allows voters who require assistance to receive help from a polling station worker inside the voting booth. This measure expands existing...
UN aid truck attacked in Sudan
A United Nations truck transporting 50 tons of humanitarian aid was attacked by a drone in Sudan. The UN confirmed the incident, resulting in the total loss of the relief supplies.
COA and Egeria keep reason for split over Zijlweg 245 asylum center secret. 'Not appropriate'
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) and property owner Egeria have declined to disclose why negotiations regarding the establishment of an asylum center at Zijlweg 245 in Haar...
Will there be an asylum seekers' center in the horror apartment, and what will happen to the dog tax? Follow the live debate on Haarlem's finances here
The Haarlem city council is holding a debate on the framework memorandum, covering topics such as the dog tax, fireworks policies, and the potential establishment of an asylum seekers' center at Zijlw...
Cabinet wants all primary school students in grade 8 to take the same final test
State Secretary Judith Tielen has announced plans to implement a single standardized assessment for all eighth-grade primary school students in the Netherlands starting in the 2029/2030 school year. T...
Only one primary school exit test by 2030, later than Parliament wanted
Starting from the 2029/2030 school year, primary school students in the Netherlands will take a single standardized exit test instead of multiple versions. State Secretary Judith Tielen announced this...
No new wrongful convictions found due to incorrect names
State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen has reported that no further wrongful punishments resulting from incorrect names were discovered within the justice system. However, she informed the House of Repre...
A look inside the emergency shelter in Loosdrecht: residents have received 50,000 cards since opening. 'I've only been to the supermarket three times'
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) invited local media to visit the emergency shelter in Loosdrecht to shed light on the daily lives of its residents. The facility has receiv...
Red Cross: many relief supplies destroyed in Russian attacks
Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv have destroyed a major Red Cross storage facility. The incident resulted in the loss of aid supplies valued at over 1.5 million euros.
Deaths reported in Damascus explosion
A bomb explosion in the Syrian capital of Damascus has resulted in at least five deaths and sixteen injuries. Syrian authorities have confirmed the casualties following the attack.
What a missed opportunity for the narrow-minded city council during the World Cup
Cabinet to ban temporary workers in meat sector
The Dutch government plans to implement a ban on the use of temporary agency workers in the meat processing industry starting in mid-2028. This measure aims to address and eliminate labor abuses and t...
Dutch House of Representatives agrees to reduce number of local broadcasters
The Dutch House of Representatives has approved a reform plan to consolidate over two hundred local broadcasters into a maximum of eighty regional stations. This legislative change aims to strengthen ...
Adoptee interest group welcomes cabinet apology
The organization Stichting Verleden in Zicht has expressed satisfaction regarding the Dutch government's formal apology to adoptees for past injustices. Despite welcoming the acknowledgment of their s...
Debate over chaos in city districts ends in a fizzle: officials installed after all
Following recent political controversy regarding the appointment of district administrators in Amsterdam-Nieuw-West and Amsterdam-Zuidoost, the proposed PRO candidates have been officially installed. ...
Debate over chaos in city districts ends in a fizzle: administrators installed after all
The Amsterdam city council held an emergency debate following political unrest regarding the appointment of new district administrators in Nieuw-West and Zuidoost. Despite initial opposition and rejec...
Sterk: frustration over inability to prevent nursing home closures
Minister of Long-Term Care Mirjam Sterk expressed frustration over the lack of a solution for children with multiple disabilities currently receiving care at ExpertCare nursing villas. Members of the ...