Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Iran threatens attacks on major US tech companies
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has threatened to attack major American technology companies like Apple, Google, and Meta if more Iranian leaders are killed. The military group alleges that these firm...
Squatters of Russian property in Amsterdam South to leave voluntarily in six months: 'Good deal'
Toos & Henk - March 31
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events from Monday to Saturday in the daily comic series Toos & Henk. The feature offers a satirical look at the news for readers thr...
Man (36) arrested after death of woman (59) at Nieuw-Vennep station
A 36-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested on Tuesday afternoon in connection with the death of a 59-year-old woman at the Nieuw-Vennep train station. The woman's body was discovered in the st...
Merz backtracks on remarks about Syrian refugees
Friedrich Merz has clarified his earlier comments regarding the return of Syrian refugees from Germany. After initially predicting that 80 percent of refugees would return to Syria within three years,...
Source: UN peacekeeper killed by Israeli fire
An Indonesian peacekeeper serving with the UNIFIL mission in southern Lebanon was killed by Israeli fire on Sunday evening. A UN security source confirmed the incident to AFP, stating the casualty occ...
Haarlem exploration over: GL-PvdA, D66 and CDA to start formal coalition negotiations led by Rosan Kocken
The political parties GL-PvdA, D66, and CDA have agreed to start formal coalition negotiations in Haarlem following a successful exploratory phase. The process will be led by Rosan Kocken, the mayor o...
Wall Street rises on hope for end to war, oil prices also up
Wall Street stock markets rose on Tuesday following reports of potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict. US President Donald Trump reportedly expressed a willingness to end the confrontatio...
Berendsen: Ukraine on clear course to EU membership
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen affirmed that Ukraine is on a clear path toward European Union membership following a collaborative conference in Breda. The event highlighted the partnership betw...
Working from home more due to the fuel crisis? Employers actually want staff back in the office
The European Commission has recommended increasing remote work to lower energy and fuel consumption amid the current fuel crisis. However, the Dutch employers' association AWVN states that many employ...
Heemskerk councillors question asylum center meetings: Do residents have a real say?
Council members in Heemskerk are questioning the effectiveness of resident participation regarding the planned arrival of a new asylum seeker center. Despite information meetings scheduled for April 2...
Amsterdam made history: 25 years of marriage for everyone
Amsterdam is celebrating the 25th anniversary of legal same-sex marriage, with Mayor Femke Halsema officiating weddings for three same-sex couples at midnight on April 1st. Former Mayor Job Cohen, who...
Eindhoven terrorism suspect to remain in custody longer
A 21-year-old man from Eindhoven will remain in custody for an additional 14 days following his arrest on terrorism-related charges. He is suspected of inciting a terrorist offense and participating i...
Sjoerdsma allocates extra 6 million for aid to the Middle East
The Dutch government is allocating an additional 6 million euros for humanitarian aid to victims of the conflict in the Middle East. Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma announced the funding on Tuesday, noting ...
Parliament backs plan for fireworks from age 18
The Dutch House of Representatives has supported a motion to set a minimum age of 18 for individuals lighting fireworks. The proposal, introduced by the CDA and the Party for the Animals, received a m...
Minor sentenced for planning terror attacks
A minor boy has been sentenced by a court in Leeuwarden for planning terrorist attacks against the Flemish Parliament in Brussels and a Dutch military airbase. The court imposed a three-month suspende...
Number of flags on Plein 1945 expanded again for anniversary year, but Dudokplein remains empty for now
The municipality of Velsen has installed five new flagpoles on Plein 1945 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. This addition follows a previous local dispute over flag placements and is par...
Markuszower wants right-wing factions to merge in the long term
Gidi Markuszower of the PVV has suggested that right-wing political factions in the Dutch House of Representatives should eventually merge to reduce fragmentation. He argues that the current six parti...
Port workers to strike for at least five days over government plans
Port workers across the Netherlands are planning to strike for at least five days to protest against government plans regarding social security. The industrial action is driven by dissatisfaction with...
Iran denies missile attacks on Turkey and offers investigation
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denied allegations that Iran launched rocket attacks against Turkey. During a phone call with his Turkish counterpart, Araghchi proposed a joint investigati...
King Charles to make state visit to US in late April
British King Charles will travel to the United States for a state visit in late April, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace. The visit is intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American indepen...
COC: The Netherlands must lead the way again on LGBTI+ rights
The LGBTQI+ advocacy group COC has called on the Dutch government and Parliament to ensure the Netherlands regains a global leadership position in human rights for the community. This appeal was made ...
What can't AI do?
Generative AI is being rapidly integrated into the education system following the digitalization accelerated by the pandemic. It has already been incorporated into new legal core curriculum goals that...
Costa calls Iranian president, urges end to attacks
EU Council President António Costa held a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to demand an end to unacceptable attacks in the region. Costa urged Iran to practice restraint and priori...
Dutch Data Protection Authority investigates whether UWV was allowed to request passport copies
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is investigating whether the UWV benefits agency was legally permitted to request passport copies from municipalities. This inquiry follows reports by the news...
Overfished mackerel further at risk: ‘Risk of total fishing ban’
European member states have set mackerel fishing quotas nearly double the levels recommended by scientists, leading to concerns over a potential population collapse. The North Sea Foundation warns tha...
Trump slams France for refusing planes for Israel
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized France for reportedly refusing to allow planes carrying military supplies for Israel to pass through its airspace. Trump expressed his frustration on Truth Socia...
Castricum residents concerned over Dorpsstraat traffic measures: Will crossing without traffic lights be less safe?
The municipality of Castricum is set to redevelop Dorpsstraat with new traffic measures intended to enforce a 30 km/h speed limit and improve safety. During a recent public meeting, residents expresse...
Israel claims control over South Lebanon even after war
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Israel plans to maintain a "safe zone" in Southern Lebanon even after the current conflict ends. The proposed defensive line would be located at the...
Dozens of stars demand closure of ICE detention center
Dozens of high-profile celebrities, including Madonna, Pedro Pascal, and Jane Fonda, have signed a letter calling for the closure of an immigrant detention center in Dilley, Texas. The group of signat...