Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Multiple raids and arrests in the Red Light District during anti-trafficking operation
Fickle Trump drops threat of Strait of Hormuz levy after just one day
U.S. President Donald Trump has reversed his decision to impose tolls on shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz just one day after announcing the plan. Trump stated that the reversal follows th...
Working conditions for lawyer Shukrula relaxed pending criminal case over leaking info for Taghi
Camera surveillance reinstated at Weesp restaurant after fire follows earlier explosion
Mayor Halsema of Amsterdam has reinstated camera surveillance at a restaurant in Weesp following a recent arson incident at the property. The site, which was previously targeted by an explosion in Jan...
Cabinet wants fewer pesticides but leaves growers with questions
The Dutch cabinet has reached an agreement with farmers to reduce the use of pesticides in the coming years. However, specific targets regarding the exact reduction percentages remain unclear, leaving...
Court upholds ban on US acquisition of DigiD manager
Court upholds ban on Kyndryl's acquisition of Solvinity
A Dutch court has upheld the decision to prohibit the acquisition of the IT company Solvinity by Kyndryl. The ruling prevents the proposed takeover from proceeding.
The Amsterdam Citizen Monitor: crime, waste and housing market are the biggest concerns
The Amsterdam Citizen Monitor reveals that residents are most concerned about crime, waste management, and the housing market. This report provides insights into the current state of the city from the...
Klushub cost over 600,000 euros and was used by only three entrepreneurs
The Amsterdam city council spent 661,000 euros on a 'Klushub' pilot project intended to help entrepreneurs switch to electric vehicles, but only three businesses made use of the service. Despite the s...
Cameras on Gerard Callenburgstraat after two explosions in one week
Authorities in Amsterdam have installed urgent camera surveillance on the Gerard Callenburgstraat following two separate explosions at a residence within one week. No injuries were reported, though th...
Oil price at highest level since Iran and US signed declaration of intent
Oil prices have reached a four-week high following a significant increase on Monday and Tuesday. The rise is attributed to the United States' announcement of a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and Pre...
Pride grows in Europe despite opposition: 'The more it is restricted, the more people show up'
OLVG starts trial for late-term abortions: procedure between 22nd and 24th week is permitted but remains sensitive
Amsterdam admits: zero-emission zone for passenger cars will not happen before 2030
GL-PvdA name change to PRO goes smoothly everywhere except in Vlaardingen: 'Very, very exceptional'
While the local branches of GroenLinks-PvdA across the Netherlands are transitioning to the name PRO without issue, the branch in Vlaardingen is refusing to comply. The national party leadership has d...
Trump wants ships in Strait of Hormuz to pay toll for protection
Former US President Donald Trump has proposed that all cargo ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz should pay tolls to the United States. He argues that this fee is necessary to compensate the U....
Ter Apel measures: asylum seekers housed in separate building, preventive stop-and-frisk on lawn in front of registration center
The Dutch government is implementing new measures at the Ter Apel asylum seeker reception center to address safety and overcrowding issues. Asylum seekers will now be housed in a separate building, an...
Amsterdam parties want to bar Spanish company from tram tender over activities in occupied Palestinian territory
Multi-million euro healthcare fraud: court convicts two Utrecht residents for 'highly reprehensible' abuse
The court has convicted two men from Utrecht for large-scale healthcare fraud involving the embezzlement of millions of euros intended for patient care. The judge described the misuse of these funds a...
Son of Norwegian crown princess may be released from prison with an ankle monitor
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has had his pre-trial detention extended by four weeks by an Oslo court. However, he has been granted permission to serve this peri...
Plan to repeal dispersal law criticized, but JA21 pushes ahead: here is the reasoning behind it
The Dutch Council of State has heavily criticized plans to repeal the distribution law, which aimed to reverse forced asylum seeker reception. Despite this advice, the initiators, including the party ...
EU gives final approval to revised air passenger rights
European Union member states have granted final approval to revised air passenger rights, which are set to take effect by mid-2027. This decision follows previous support from the European Parliament.
Municipality must pay thousands of euros to canal cruise company following failed permit policy
A civil court has ruled that the municipality of Amsterdam must pay compensation to the shipping company Blue Boat due to a flawed licensing policy for tour boats. The policy, which forced many compan...
Joan Nunnely narrowly became a Rotterdam alderwoman, but local governments remain strikingly white
Joan Nunnely was recently appointed as a councilor in Rotterdam after a surprise vote against the originally proposed candidate, Eva Heijblom. This event has sparked a wider discussion regarding the o...
The Greenhouse | Striking silence in The Hague regarding the prosecution of Tata Steel
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan observes that there is currently a notable lack of political discourse regarding the potential prosecution of Tata Steel. The article questions whether this legal situati...
Undercover operation against Jaouad W. went far – very far: how a confidant of Taghi is linked to five murders
Trump subpoenas journalists over reporting on new Air Force One
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has subpoenaed New York Times journalists following reports regarding security issues with the new presidential aircraft. The plane in question was re...
From MH17 to a homeless ministry: a prime minister's vacation is anything but quiet
Dutch ministers, including Rob Jetten, face challenges when trying to take a vacation due to their high-profile roles. They must remain reachable at all times, with intelligence services often requiri...
Haga Lyceum board considers next steps following critical report
