Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Latvia and Ukraine agree on drone deal at Tallinn summit
Ukraine and Latvia signed a drone deal during a summit held in Tallinn. President Volodymyr Zelensky shared footage of the signing ceremony, which highlights the ongoing military cooperation between t...
Permit amended: Café 't Sluisje allowed to return one of two regulars' tables
Café 't Sluisje in Amsterdam has been granted permission to return one of its two popular picnic tables after its operating permit was officially adjusted. The tables were removed last month followin...
500 Nijmegen residents also get free train travel for six months
Starting September 1st, 500 residents of Nijmegen will be eligible for six months of free train travel as part of a pilot program by the NS. The initiative is designed to combat mobility inequality an...
Old American restaurant demolished, squatters leave: "On to something better"
A former American restaurant in Amsterdam was demolished after being occupied by squatters for several years. While neighbors expressed relief, a permit has been filed to potentially replace the build...
Groceries getting more expensive, cabinet promises to 'look into it'
The Dutch cabinet is reviewing whether citizens can still afford groceries following warnings from supermarkets about impending significant price increases. Finance Minister Eelco Heinen stated that t...
GroenLinks-PvdA renamed PRO, but Markuszower Group not DNA: here is why
The GroenLinks-PvdA merger party has officially changed its name to Progressief Nederland (PRO) in the Dutch House of Representatives as of Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, Gidi Markuszower's request to ...
Judith Jacobs of D66 Heemstede wants to be approachable for residents: 'I take the time for that'
Judith Jacobs, a new D66 council member in Heemstede, emphasizes her commitment to being approachable and taking time for local residents. She is one of five new female members joining the municipal c...
MPs: label abuse chat groups as organized crime
Dutch Members of Parliament are calling for participation in private chat groups that share sexual abuse imagery to be classified as organized crime to allow for tougher penalties. Justice Minister Da...
To keep the Earth habitable, we must work much less, says French star economist Piketty
French economist Thomas Piketty and his co-authors argue that global inequality and climate change can be resolved by 2100 through a significant overhaul of the world economy. Their proposed model sug...
Group of countries takes measures against West Bank settlers
A group of Western nations, including France, Canada, and the United Kingdom, have announced sanctions against extremist settlers on the occupied West Bank. These measures target individuals and organ...
Court slams Amsterdam in dismissal case, enforcement officer allowed to return
EU wants entry ban for every Russian who served in military since start of war
The European Commission's proposal for a 21st sanctions package includes an entry ban for any Russian citizen who has served in the military since the invasion of Ukraine. Commission President Ursula ...
EU asylum applications down again from previous year
The European Union Agency for Asylum reported a decrease in asylum applications for the second consecutive year in 2025. This trend marks the lowest level of asylum requests recorded since 2021.
Seven deceased youths commemorated at ZIKOS report presentation
Jason Bhugwandass presented his report 'Eenzaam gestorven' at Nieuwspoort, commemorating seven young people who died after being placed in ZIKOS intensive youth care units. The report follows his prev...
Suspects confess to attack on Rotterdam synagogue
Four suspects have confessed to their involvement in a March 13 attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam during a preliminary court hearing. The defendants claim they were unaware the target was a religious...
KLM cancels flights to Saudi Arabia until end of July
KLM has extended its suspension of flights to the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and Dammam until July 26 due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The airline cited safety concerns as the prima...
Zeeweg partially closed in June and September for accessibility trial
The province of Noord-Holland and several municipalities, including Haarlem, are launching a trial for a P+R and beach bus service to improve coastal accessibility. Consequently, the Zeeweg (N200) wil...
Who will be the new Amsterdam district administrators? PRO and D66 present list of veterans and fresh faces
‘No drastic cuts for Spaarne Werkt,’ say Haarlem politicians. ‘Better a financial than a social loss’
The Haarlem city council has expressed support for covering the financial deficits of the participation company Spaarne Werkt to avoid social losses. Council members emphasized that while financial ad...
Curaçao fans excited for World Cup: I wear the shirt almost every day
Fans of Curaçao in Amsterdam's Zuidoost district are expressing immense pride and excitement as the national team prepares for its first-ever World Cup appearance. Local residents shared their antici...
King emphasizes importance of closer ties with Germany
King Willem-Alexander has emphasized the importance of intensifying the friendship between the Netherlands and Germany to remain resilient during times of international uncertainty. He made these rema...
EU allocates 16.5 million euros to fight Ebola outbreak
The European Union has allocated 16.5 million euros to combat the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib announced the funding fol...
At least two Iranian soldiers killed in Israeli strikes
At least two Iranian soldiers were killed during recent Israeli strikes in Iran, according to Iranian state television. The victims were reportedly members of the military's air defense units.
UN investigation: Palestinian civilians caught between warring parties
A UN commission report states that violence by Jewish settlers against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank rose sharply last year. Additionally, Hamas-affiliated fighters in Gaza were responsible f...
Finally a roof over your head: new youth home opens in Haarlem
A new housing facility for six formerly homeless or vulnerable young people has opened in Haarlem, marking the city's seventh such youth house. The project, a collaboration between the municipality an...
Cocaine processing in EU takes place mainly in the Netherlands
The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) reported in its 2024 annual report that cocaine processing within the EU is primarily centered in the Netherlands. According to the agency, 24 out of 42 dismantl...
Royal couple welcomes German President at Dam Square
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima officially welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Dam Square in Amsterdam for a multi-day state visit. The itinerary includes a visit to the Natio...
Beret parade and military exercises on the water in Amsterdam
On Friday, June 12, 200 participants will conclude their National Resilience Training in Amsterdam with a series of marches and military exercises on the water. The event includes a beret parade marki...
Den Bosch wants to reduce crowds on the Thursday before Carnival
The Den Bosch city government has proposed a ban on carnival events on the Thursday before the holiday to reduce large crowds in the city center. The proposal includes restricting alcohol-selling esta...
