Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
WaPo: No top security measures for Correspondents’ Dinner
The Washington Post reports that the Correspondents' Dinner held last Saturday in Washington did not receive the highest security status typically assigned to such events. This information is based on...
Growth in defense spending slowed by loss of US aid to Ukraine
Global defense spending growth has begun to level off after reaching its highest point in decades. This deceleration is primarily attributed to the United States halting its financial support for Ukra...
Lebanon reports 14 killed in Israeli attacks on Sunday
Israeli airstrikes killed 14 people and injured 37 in Lebanon on Sunday, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The fatalities included two children and two women, while Israel reported that on...
Humanitarian aid fleet for Gaza departs from Sicily
A fleet of 56 ships carrying humanitarian aid has departed from Sicily for the Gaza Strip. Organized by the Global Sumud Flotilla, the group claims this is the largest aid fleet ever to attempt reachi...
Fatah wins one-sided local elections in the West Bank
The secular Fatah party, led by President Mahmoud Abbas, has won the local elections held on the West Bank. Official results released on Sunday confirmed the party's victory in the vote that took plac...
King Charles's state visit to US to proceed without changes
Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla's four-day state visit to the United States will proceed as planned. The decision follows a review of the schedule after a shooting inci...
Death toll in Colombia road bombing rises
The death toll from a heavy bomb explosion on a highway in Colombia has risen to 19. Authorities have classified the incident as a terrorist attack and are holding a splinter group of the former FARC ...
Mayor Schouten calls for street safety
Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten is promoting women's safety during King's Night celebrations by supporting a police initiative in the city center. Officers are distributing orange bracelets featuring ...
Amsterdam wants to shed ‘anything goes’ King's Day image: ‘Everyone scram! Away with the townies, away with the yuppies’
Amsterdam is implementing new measures for King's Day to move away from its reputation as an "anything goes" celebration following concerns from emergency services. The city is preparing for its busie...
Confidence in the royal family rises again, but what does such a poll really say?
Trust in King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima has increased according to the annual King's Day poll conducted by EenVandaag. The report examines the rising approval ratings while also questioning t...
Netanyahu rivals to run together in next Israeli election
Two political rivals of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have joined forces for the upcoming elections expected later this year. The alliance aims to consolidate opposition efforts to defeat ...
Beatrix as a hippie calling for peace: this is the King's Day artwork by De Blaffende Vis
Amsterdam café De Blaffende Vis has unveiled its annual King's Day facade decoration, this year featuring Princess Beatrix dressed as a hippie. The artwork includes the message 'make love not war' to...
Israeli President pushes for settlement in Netanyahu trial
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has indicated that a potential settlement in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial must be explored before any pardon is considered. Consequently, Netanya...
Complainant ruled against: King's Night party at Homomonument can continue until 1 AM
A judge has ruled that the Kingsnight party at Amsterdam's Homomonument can continue until 1:00 AM, dismissing a complaint that sought an earlier end time based on noise policies. The court determined...
Justice chief: Trump was likely also shooter's target
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the shooter at a media dinner in Washington likely also targeted President Donald Trump. The investigation into the motive for the attack at the White ...
Von der Leyen speaks with Trump after attack on media gala
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen contacted Donald Trump to express solidarity following a shooting incident at a media gala in Washington. Writing on social media, she emphasized tha...
Russia thanks North Korea for 'liberation of Kursk'
Russian parliament speaker Vyacheslav Volodin thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for sending troops to assist in the "liberation" of the Kursk region. During a visit to North Korea, Volodin state...
Republic loses case over inflatable dinosaur, takes mascot anyway
The anti-monarchist group Republiek lost a court case against the municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân regarding its protest plans for King's Day. A judge ruled that the group is prohibited from placing...
Dedicated senator involved until the end: voted for asylum laws on Tuesday
CDA Senator Greet Prins has passed away at the age of 72 after suffering from the muscle disease ALS. Despite her illness, she remained dedicated to her work in the Dutch Senate and participated in le...
Lessons for the new board: how can youth care be improved?
As Amsterdam prepares for a new city administration, youth care advocate Jason Bhugwandass and professional Iris Vos are calling for a shift towards quality-driven care and increased support for small...
Magyar to Brussels for talks on frozen EU funds
Hungarian politician Péter Magyar is scheduled to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels to discuss the release of frozen EU subsidies. While Magyar seeks the funds ...
Jetten calls shooting 'shocking event'
Dutch Premier Rob Jetten described a shooting at the Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington as a "shocking event." President Donald Trump and members of his administration were unharmed in the inciden...
Havo students fail final exams most often: 'Diluted VWO program'
A data analysis by NU.nl reveals that Havo students in the Netherlands have the lowest final exam pass rates compared to other educational levels. While 97.5% of VMBO-basis students pass their exams, ...
New fighting reported in Malian city of Kidal
Renewed fighting has broken out between insurgents and Malinese government troops in the northern city of Kidal. Following a series of attacks across Mali on Saturday, rebels now claim to have taken c...
40 years after Chernobyl, we are committing to nuclear power again. Is it suddenly safe?
On the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, this article examines the safety of nuclear energy in the modern era. It addresses seven key questions about whether a similar catastrophe could happ...
Six activists who caused A12 traffic jam still in custody
Six activists remain in police custody following a demonstration on Saturday where they used vehicles to block a section of the A12 highway. They are scheduled for questioning on Sunday and are expect...
Zelensky: World on brink of disaster again 40 years after Chernobyl
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russian drone attacks are threatening nuclear safety, potentially bringing the world to the brink of another disaster forty years after Chernobyl. He...
Provincial councillor leaves party and remains absent for months
North Holland provincial representative Maik de Weerdt has been absent from legislative meetings for months since leaving the Volt party to form his own faction in December 2025. Despite missing appro...
The Greenhouse | Facts once again seem to matter little in the climate debate
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses how factual education about climate change fails to significantly shift public opinion. He highlights that even a crash course on the subject does not alter per...
CBS: Trump administration was target of Correspondents' Dinner suspect
A suspect identified as Cole Allen confessed to targeting members of Donald Trump's administration during a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The motive was revealed by CBS News thro...