Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Former mayor Krikke becomes scout on Terschelling
Former mayor Pauline Krikke has been appointed as a scout on the island of Terschelling to explore the formation of a new coalition. This move follows the recent municipal elections held on the Frisia...
Politics on the Amstel: 'Big left energy' wins elections and first political row emerges
GroenLinks has emerged as the unexpected winner of the local elections in Amsterdam, prompting discussions about future governance and seat distribution. Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De Teleg...
Abuse suspect Joannes B. was previously fired from a daycare center
Joannes B., a 66-year-old suspect arrested for the attempted rape of a toddler at a daycare in Amsterdam-Oost, had previously been dismissed from another facility in Huizen following reports of miscon...
Why the rental sell-off wave is also a problem for many students
The sell-off of rental properties is causing a major deadlock in the housing market, leading to a projected shortage of 30,000 student rooms in the coming years. This situation is expected to create s...
De Vos, Van Baarle and Coenradie elected in Rotterdam
Parliamentary leaders Lidewij de Vos and Stephan van Baarle, along with former state secretary Ingrid Coenradie, have been elected to the Rotterdam city council through preference votes. Although they...
Iranian academics: Netherlands must do more for safety of Iranians
The Association of Iranian Academics in the Netherlands has called on the Dutch government to improve safety measures for people of Iranian descent following a shooting in Schoonhoven. The organizatio...
Teenagers arrested after 'suspicious situation' near Jewish institution in Heemstede
Police arrested two teenagers from Amsterdam, aged 14 and 17, after they were found acting suspiciously near a Jewish institution in Heemstede early this morning. The incident occurred amid heightened...
Ministers see no need for car reduction measures due to high energy prices
The Dutch cabinet has decided not to implement measures to discourage car use despite warnings from the International Energy Agency about a potential energy crisis. Ministers stated that encouraging c...
Trade between China and North Korea booms, human hair tops the list
Trade between China and North Korea increased by 22% in the first two months of 2026 compared to the previous year. This growth marks an improvement in relations between the two countries following a ...
Haaksbergen residents want single asylum center in busier area
A majority of residents in Haaksbergen voted in a referendum to establish a single asylum seeker center in a central, more populated area. The results were presented to Mayor Gerard van den Hengel on ...
Yeşilgöz calls Hormuz statement a clear signal to Iran
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz stated that a joint declaration by the Netherlands and five allies serves as a clear signal for Iran to cease attacks in the Gulf region. The statement specific...
Free Iran Committee wants to know who is behind shooting of Iranian
The Committee Iran Free is calling for an investigation into the shooting of an Iranian man in Schoonhoven to determine if the Iranian regime was involved. While awaiting police results, the committee...
Heemskerk shifts to the right. But will the new administration follow? That remains the question as Forum is already excluded.
Following local elections in Heemskerk, the current governing coalition has lost its majority, leading to uncertainty over the formation of a new administration. Despite a rightward shift among voters...
Iranian Guard spokesperson killed in US and Israeli airstrikes
Ali Mohammad Naini, the spokesperson for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, was killed during US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran. The Revolutionary Guard confirmed the death in an official statement foll...
Uitgeest shifts sharply right, forming a majority against asylum center will be a major challenge
The new political party Onafhankelijk Uitgeest, led by Dannij van der Sluijs, became the largest party in Uitgeest following a significant shift to the right in the recent elections. This result is ex...
Councilor José faces exit after eight years, father and daughter in council for CDA, and a seat for 17-year-old Yara: The impact of preferential votes in Heemskerk
The announcement of preferential votes in the Heemskerk municipal elections has led to several notable changes, including the potential departure of long-term council member José de Kleijn. New addit...
Israel attacks Syrian targets after violence against Druze
The Israeli military conducted airstrikes against Syrian government infrastructure in southern Syria overnight between Thursday and Friday. The operation, which targeted a command center and weapons c...
Air France-KLM braces for fuel shortages: ‘Mainly issues on return flights from Southeast Asia’
Air France-KLM is preparing for potential fuel shortages in Southeast Asia caused by disruptions in fuel exports from the Gulf region due to the conflict involving Iran. CEO Ben Smith indicated that t...
Half of homeowners hold off on sustainability due to policy uncertainty
Nearly half of Dutch homeowners are delaying sustainability improvements to their properties due to uncertainty regarding government policies. According to research by ING, many owners feel the govern...
'Velsen is the Netherlands in miniature and that is reflected in the results.' Mayor Dales pleased with higher turnout
Mayor Frank Dales of Velsen expressed mixed feelings about the recent municipal election results, noting a higher voter turnout but expressing surprise at the outcome. He described Velsen as a represe...
Agency warns of major energy crisis due to Middle East war
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned of a significant energy crisis resulting from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The agency urges governments and citizens to mitigate the impact...
Energy agency warns of major energy crisis due to Middle East war
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued a warning regarding a potential major energy crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The agency advises governments and citizens g...
From shoveling sheep manure to promotion. The Smugglers want to build but face an uncertain future. ‘Doesn’t Velsen have a right to a rugby club?’
The Smugglers, the only rugby club in the municipality of Velsen, is facing uncertainty regarding its future location and survival. Despite recent athletic success, the club's housing situation remain...
US considers lifting Iranian oil sanctions
The US Treasury Secretary is considering a temporary exemption on sanctions for Iranian oil currently at sea. This measure would allow for the sale of oil that is normally prohibited under existing ec...
Toos & Henk - March 20
Cartoonist Paul Kusters publishes his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip daily from Monday to Saturday. The series provides a satirical look at current events through the artist's unique perspective.
'Keep the steel industry in the Netherlands, but cleaner, greener and circular!', Tata Steel urges in new petition
Tata Steel has launched a petition calling for the preservation of the Dutch steel industry while transitioning toward cleaner, greener, and circular production methods. Within just one day of its rel...
With D66 at the helm, the door to asylum reception in Heemstede is wide open. ‘Anti-asylum center sentiment finds no foothold here’
Following a narrow municipal election victory over the VVD, D66 has emerged as the largest party in Heemstede and plans to proceed with the opening of an asylum seeker center. Party leader Marloes Der...
Relief and surprise on the streets after FVD's landslide election victory: 'I never expected this'
The Forum for Democracy (FvD) secured a significant and surprising election victory in Velsen, significantly impacting the local political landscape. Residents have expressed a mixture of relief and a...
Iran lashes out at Gulf States again
Iran continued its retaliatory air strikes against several Gulf States during the night between Thursday and Friday. Nations including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain reported being targ...
Mexico says it killed 11 drug cartel members
The Mexican army killed eleven alleged members of the Sinaloa cartel during a military operation in the state of Sinaloa. The Mexican government confirmed the deaths in the region known as the cartel'...