Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
ASVA student union office vandalized: windows smashed and wall urinated on
Noordwijk party organizes meeting on asylum center at De Tiltenberg: 'We sense concern and want to take action'
The local party NZLokaal is hosting an open meeting on June 24 to address community concerns regarding a proposed asylum seekers' center at De Tiltenberg. The municipality of Bloemendaal plans to use ...
How Haarlem became the scene of a foiled assassination attempt on an Iranian activist
Prosecutors detailed a foiled plot to assassinate Iranian activist Siamak Tahmasbi at his home in Haarlem, allegedly orchestrated by fugitive Sami B. through an international hit team. Intercepted mes...
Water boards: extra water supply and dike inspections due to drought
Dutch water boards are implementing extra water supply and dike inspections in response to extreme heat and drought conditions. These measures aim to prevent salinization in western regions and identi...
Ministry knew reliable family reunification figures were missing before cabinet collapse
The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security was aware that reliable data on 'family-on-family' reunification was missing before the Rutte IV cabinet fell in July 2023. Despite this, former Minister YeÅ...
19 extra parking spaces enough for 65 new homes in Heemskerk, council says; parking pressure within guidelines
The Heemskerk municipality has approved the addition of 19 parking spaces for a new project involving 65 flex homes on Huibert Pootstraat. Despite concerns from local residents regarding potential par...
Artin Music & Friends cancelled in March due to US intervention now goes ahead: ‘Football and music bridge political differences’
Iranian musician Asghar Barani will host the 'Artin Muziek & Friends' concert at the Patronaat venue this Thursday after a previous cancellation in March. The event aims to bridge political divides th...
Dutchman elected Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe
Dutch diplomat Tanja Gonggrijp has been elected as the Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe. She won the position with 135 votes, defeating Finnish candidate Marja Ruotanen-Bourdages.
Dutch official joins EU-Taliban talks
A Dutch official is participating in technical-level talks between the European Commission and the Taliban in Brussels. The discussions focus on the repatriation of rejected Afghan asylum seekers foll...
Trump: Iran did agree to nuclear program inspections
Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has agreed to inspections of its nuclear program, echoing earlier statements by Vice President JD Vance. However, Iranian officials have denied tha...
UN experts: attacks on children in Gaza point to genocide
A committee of UN experts states that Israel has intentionally targeted children in Gaza, committing genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Their latest report identifies these attacks on ...
Psychological evaluation for man who planned to kill asylum seekers at Amsterdam center
Prosecution: Man wanted to murder asylum seekers at Amsterdam shelter
A 42-year-old man from Vught is suspected of attempted murder after allegedly planning to kill asylum seekers at a shelter in Amsterdam in early April. During a preliminary court hearing, prosecutors ...
Deaths in Lebanon from Israeli shelling
Israeli shelling in southern Lebanon has killed two people, according to the Lebanese civil protection service. The incident has placed renewed pressure on the existing ceasefire in Lebanon and ongoin...
More volunteers to relieve Amsterdam teachers: city allocates €100,000 for extra education ambassadors
Former Scottish SNP chair sentenced to over 5 years for corruption
Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for embezzling more than £400,000 in party funds. He admitted to using the st...
Why unions are shutting down public transport: ‘This is just the beginning’
Dutch trade unions FNV, CNV, and VCP have initiated strikes in the public transport sector to protest proposed government changes to social security. Union leaders warned that these actions are only t...
Czech President goes to court over NATO summit exclusion
Czech President Petr Pavel is taking legal action against the government after being excluded from the official delegation for the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. He has filed a case with the Constitu...
Amsterdam spent a one-off 13 million on cleaner streets – but what did it achieve?
Attention travelers: Public transport strike to have major impact Wednesday, what you need to know
A public transport strike organized by unions FNV, CNV, and VCP will cause significant disruptions across the Netherlands on Wednesday morning. The strike affects buses, trams, trains, and metros, imp...
Haarlem pays hundreds of thousands less than feared to Tax Authority over 'illegal' freelancers
The Haarlem city council expects to pay approximately 400,000 euros less in back taxes than originally budgeted for misclassified self-employed workers. The city had initially set aside 600,000 euros ...
Direct solar power use will continue to save money next year
Solar panels will remain profitable in the Netherlands even after the phase-out of the net metering scheme. To maximize savings, homeowners should focus on consuming solar energy directly as it is gen...
Iran and US set up four working groups for negotiations
Iran and the United States have agreed to establish four working groups to facilitate negotiations on various issues. This announcement follows the first day of technical discussions held in Switzerla...
Researchers find tens of thousands of shortcomings in digital accessibility
Researchers identified over 25,000 accessibility issues across 653 websites of Dutch organizations, revealing that none currently comply with European digital accessibility laws. The findings highligh...
Government must invest in IJmuiden lock complex: Port of Amsterdam CEO sees negative impact on shipping flow
The CEO of the Port of Amsterdam is calling on the Dutch government to invest in the IJmuiden lock complex to ensure the port remains accessible. He warned that failing to provide funding could lead t...
88,000 fewer self-employed as companies opt for flex workers: ‘The only option left’
The number of flexible workers in the Netherlands has increased by 63,000 over the past year, while the number of self-employed individuals continues to decline. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports t...
After mayo and ketchup, margarine in sachets: a silent revolution in canteens and hospitality
Smilde Foods has introduced tear-off pouches for margarine to reduce plastic waste in company canteens and the catering sector. The Dutch company spent over a year developing the new packaging, which ...
Trump says Reflecting Pool hit by vandals with a knife
President Donald Trump claimed that damage to the Reflecting Pool in Washington was caused by vandals with knives rather than a failed renovation. During an event focused on quantum computing, Trump s...
Heemskerk municipality designates 230 potential locations for public charging stations
The municipality of Heemskerk has designated 230 potential locations for public electric vehicle charging stations to be installed through 2030. Residents are invited to provide feedback or file objec...
