Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Trump makes vague promise to Turkey about F-35s after meeting Rutte
Following a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he would "probably do something" to satisfy Turkey's requests for F-35 fighter jets and components for its KAAN pr...
Trump asks Congress for $87.6 billion more for Iran war
The Trump administration has requested an additional $87.6 billion in funding from the U.S. Congress. Most of the requested budget is intended to address urgent needs related to the war in Iran.
Rutte contradicts US criticism of NATO allies
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday to address Washington's criticism of European allies. Rutte stated that the criticism regarding E...
ICC judges go to US court over sanctions
Three judges from the International Criminal Court (ICC) have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging sanctions imposed on court staff. They argue that these measures violate Uni...
Amsterdam public transport stops far less accessible than city claims, Court of Audit finds
Most Amsterdam children out of school for religious reasons must return to school
Most children in Amsterdam currently exempted from school for religious or ideological reasons will be required to return starting next academic year. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that ...
Dutch ministers appear in Damascus to discuss forced return of Syrian asylum seekers
Dutch ministers Bart van den Brink and Tom Berendsen met with the Syrian government in Damascus on Wednesday to discuss the forced return of Syrian asylum seekers. The diplomatic visit was kept secret...
US and Iran to meet again in late June for technical talks
The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold a second round of technical talks on June 29 or 30 aimed at ending their conflict. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the meeting is expecte...
'What are the real health effects of Tata Steel's plans?' Health First calls for clarity before state grants billions in subsidies
The foundation Gezondheid Op 1 has filed a lawsuit against the Dutch State to halt a multi-billion euro sustainability subsidy for Tata Steel until its health impacts are fully understood. The group a...
New Velsen city theater to be nearly twice as large, neighborhood concerned about parking
The new city theater in IJmuiden is planned to be significantly larger and taller than the current structure. Despite the expansion, local residents have voiced concerns primarily regarding the theate...
Major fraud at sports company SRO, manager of facilities in Haarlem, Velsen and Zandvoort: Five million euros concealed
A five-million-euro fraud involving falsified invoices and work hours has been uncovered at SRO, a sports facility management company co-owned by the city of Haarlem. While the malpractice appears cen...
Municipal DIY hub underused: ‘It’s certainly not a one-size-fits-all solution’
Former Deputy Prime Minister Kajsa Ollongren appointed top EEAS official in Brussels
Former Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Kajsa Ollongren has been appointed as the new Secretary-General of the European External Action Service (EEAS). The announcement was made by ...
Local residents demand more say in court over billions in aid for Tata Steel
A group of residents living near the Tata Steel plant in IJmuiden has taken legal action to demand more influence over the Dutch government's potential multi-billion euro support for the company. They...
Asylum seekers arrive at reception center in Wijk bij Duurstede
Asylum seekers arrived at a temporary emergency shelter in Wijk bij Duurstede on Wednesday, where they are permitted to stay until the end of August. The facility's opening follows several incidents o...
Czech President allowed by Constitutional Court to attend NATO summit
The Czech Constitutional Court has ruled that President Petr Pavel must be included in the national delegation for the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. This decision overturns a previous move by the Cz...
Haroon Ali: If you wait too long, apologies lose their meaning
The Dutch government recently issued an official apology to the Moluccan community, continuing a trend of addressing historical wrongs such as slavery and the Holocaust. Columnist Haroon Ali notes tha...
Haarlemmermeer considered for small nuclear plant: alternative to Zeeland or Groningen sites ready
The Dutch cabinet is currently focusing on large nuclear power plants in Zeeland or Groningen, but grid operator TenneT has proposed an alternative plan for six smaller reactors. One of the potential ...
Province grants exemption for asylum seeker center in Santpoort-Zuid
The province of North Holland has granted an exemption to establish an asylum seeker center in Santpoort-Zuid for up to 200 people. The facility is authorized to operate at the location for a period o...
Israel reports airstrike on Hezbollah members in southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike in southern Lebanon targeting two Hezbollah members. According to the IDF, the individuals posed a threat to Israeli troops operating in the area...
Setback for cabinet: government plane must be replaced again
The Dutch government must replace its official aircraft, PH-GOV, after only eight years of service, significantly shorter than the typical 25 to 30-year lifespan. This unexpected replacement is estima...
Documents: ICC watchdog calls for dismissal of chief prosecutor
An internal watchdog for the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has recommended the dismissal of chief prosecutor Karim Khan following an investigation into sexual misconduct. The advisor...
Group of 42 Gazans arrives in the Netherlands
A group of 42 Palestinians with work or study visas arrived in the Netherlands after being assisted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to leave the Gaza Strip. The evacuation follows rulings from the ...
Review: Soldier’s Bones is a cinematic tribute to a war journalist and his suppressed revelation
Silent Rebellion is a coming-of-age story in a stifling Swiss village: ‘A state can be neutral, an individual cannot’
Blowing off steam over Werf Conrad demolition during therapeutic session at the Pletterij: 'Hardly any substantive discussion in city council'
A debate was held at the Pletterij in Haarlem to discuss the demolition of the historic 1897 Werf Conrad administrative building on Spaarndamseweg. Participants criticized the city council's May decis...
EU proposes mission to train Lebanese troops
The European Union's diplomatic service has proposed a three-year mission to train and advise the Lebanese armed forces. According to a document seen by Reuters, European military personnel would prov...
Shipbuilder Damen loses multi-billion contract to German rival
The German government has canceled an 18 billion euro contract with Dutch shipbuilder Damen Naval for the construction of six frigates. Instead, the German Ministry of Defense has decided to award the...
Plaintiffs in Tata case: prevent history from repeating itself
Residents living near the Tata Steel plant argued in a The Hague court that the Dutch State is prioritizing industrial interests over public health. Their lawyer warned that the government risks repea...
Plaintiffs in Tata case: prevent history from repeating itself
Concerned residents living near the Tata Steel plant have appeared in court in The Hague, claiming the Dutch government prioritizes industrial interests over public health. Their lawyer warned that th...