Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
EU chief welcomes temporary US-Iran ceasefire
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has welcomed a temporary ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. Writing on X, she stated that the deal provides much-needed de-escal...
Kallas: US-Iran ceasefire a step back from the brink
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas described the new two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran as a necessary step back from recent escalations. The agreement also includes a commitment f...
TNO to produce explosives to tackle severe European ammunition shortage: 'This is a real game changer'
The Dutch research institute TNO is developing mobile shipping containers that function as mini-factories for explosive materials to address ammunition shortages in Europe. This initiative aims to red...
Israel carries out attacks on South Lebanon even after Iran ceasefire
Israel has continued military operations in southern Lebanon despite the commencement of a ceasefire agreement with Iran. While mediator Pakistan stated the truce extended to Lebanon, Israeli Prime Mi...
Shell shares fall sharply at Amsterdam market open
Shell shares dropped by 8 percent at the opening of the Amsterdam stock exchange following a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The significant decline is primarily attributed to ...
IATA chief expects higher jet fuel prices and more expensive flight tickets
The head of IATA warns that airline passengers should expect higher ticket prices due to ongoing aircraft fuel supply disruptions. Despite a ceasefire between the United States and Iran potentially op...
Iran: Trump accepts our demands to end the war
Iranian state media reports that U.S. President Donald Trump has accepted the country's demands to bring an end to the ongoing war. No further details regarding the specific conditions or the context ...
Trump-backed candidate wins Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat
Republican Clay Fuller, a former prosecutor supported by Donald Trump, has won a runoff election for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia. Fuller is set to succeed conservative polit...
Starmer travels to Gulf region after ceasefire takes effect
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is traveling to the Gulf region following the implementation of a ceasefire in the Middle East. He intends to discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the ...
Iran proposes uranium enrichment progress and lifting of sanctions
Iran has proposed a ten-point plan as a basis for negotiations to end the war, according to Iranian media reports. The proposal requires the United States to accept the continuation of Iran's uranium ...
Merz: Germany welcomes ceasefire, now further negotiations
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed a two-week ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, emphasizing that a lasting end to the conflict must be achieved through diplomacy. He furth...
Despite Iran truce, petrol hits record high while gas prices plummet
Despite a recent truce in the conflict involving Iran, gasoline prices have hit a record high of 2.599 per liter, with a slight decrease anticipated in the coming days. Conversely, European natural ga...
Boost for consumers: gas price falls to lowest level since start of Iran war
European gas prices dropped by up to 20% on Wednesday morning following a ceasefire between Iran and the United States. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has led to expectations that gas supplies ...
Stock markets relieved, but shipping companies wonder: is it really safer?
Asian stock markets surged and oil prices fell following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Iran conflict. Despite market optimism, shipping companies remain hesitant to resume full operations thr...
Majority of young vapers still use flavored vapes
A majority of young people in the Netherlands who vape continue to use prohibited flavored products despite a national ban, according to 2025 data from the Trimbos Institute. Although nearly all surve...
Trump: US will help with traffic flow in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that the United States will assist with traffic management in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement was made around midnight local time.
Employees to lose 500 euros a year due to government plans, says CNV union
According to an analysis by the CNV trade union, employees in the Netherlands will lose up to nearly 500 euros per year due to the new cabinet's plans. Middle-income earners are expected to be the mos...
US oil price falls after US-Iran truce
The price of American oil has dropped by approximately 17 percent following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran. This significant decline reflects the ...
Enormous piles of bulky waste at Sloten dumping ground: "Dramatic"
Residents in the Sloten neighborhood of Amsterdam are reporting an increase in illegal waste dumping after the city installed a concrete container intended to solve the problem. The municipality ackno...
Netanyahu: Truce between Iran and US does not include Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel supports U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to suspend attacks on Iran for a two-week period. However, Netanyahu clarified that this...
Pakistan: Iran-US ceasefire effective immediately
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a temporary ceasefire between Iran, the United States, and their allies has gone into effect immediately. The truce is reported to be global in s...
Researchers sound the alarm: small businesses risk disappearing from poorer neighborhoods
Researchers from Platform31 are warning that small local businesses are being pushed out of poorer neighborhoods due to high costs and the housing shortage. The study highlights that the loss of these...
Israel agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran
Israel has reportedly agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, according to reports from Israeli state broadcaster Kan and CNN. The information was disclosed by a high-ranking White House official.
Dutch Parliament supports billion-euro subsidy for Tata Steel despite uncertainty and unease
A large majority of the Dutch House of Representatives supports a billion-euro subsidy to help Tata Steel transition to more sustainable production methods. While the plan aims to reduce environmental...
Some US Democrats call for Trump's removal via 25th Amendment
Several U.S. Democratic members of Congress are calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office. The lawmakers cited Trump's recent threats against Iran a...
Pakistan mediator asks Iran and US for ceasefire
Pakistan has requested a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran to facilitate negotiations. The mediator asked Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and urged President Trump to extend the ...
Marcouch: Ye's statements no reason to deny permit
Arnhem Mayor Ahmed Marcouch stated that controversial past remarks by rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, are not legal grounds to deny a permit for his upcoming concerts. The artist is scheduled to perfo...
UN investigation: Peacekeepers in Lebanon killed by both Israel and Hezbollah
A UN investigation concluded that three peacekeepers killed in Lebanon last month were victims of separate attacks by Israel and Hezbollah. One incident was caused by a Hezbollah explosive, while the ...
British decision to ban Ye has no impact (yet) on Arnhem shows
The Dutch government is monitoring the UK's decision to ban rapper Ye as he prepares for a summer performance at the GelreDome in Arnhem. While the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science condemned...
UN: Carrying out Trump's threat violates international law
UN human rights chief Volker Türk warned that former US President Donald Trump's threat to let "an entire civilization" die would constitute a violation of international law. Türk emphasized that su...