Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Criticized anti-bird nets at Rijksmuseum to be removed: "Breeding season well advanced"
The Rijksmuseum is removing controversial anti-bird nets from trees in Amsterdam's Carel Willinkplantsoen after several birds became trapped in the mesh. While the nets were intended to prevent nestin...
City pass in Haarlemmermeer can simplify and improve low-income policy. External agency: 'Lowers barriers for sports, culture and social activities'
A report by consultancy Medialect suggests that introducing a city pass for low-income residents in Haarlemmermeer would effectively simplify the municipality's social welfare policies. The study indi...
Philippine minister: We will comply with ICC arrest warrant
Philippine Justice Minister Fredderick Vida announced that the government will comply with an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Senator Ronald Dela Rosa. Dela Rosa, a former police...
Schiphol security guards sound alarm: workload sky-high and safety under pressure
Security guards at Schiphol Airport, represented by the FNV union, are sounding the alarm over excessive workloads and a failing safety culture. Employees report that the high pressure is affecting th...
Markuszower: I should have expressed myself better, more sharply and more appropriately
Dutch politician Gidi Markuszower admitted in an interview with Sven Kockelmann that he should have spoken more precisely and appropriately during a previous encounter with the platform Left Laser. He...
Ben (of Ben & Jerry’s) wants to ‘free’ his ice cream brand: ‘They no longer dare to speak out against Trump’
Ben Cohen, the founder of Ben & Jerry’s, has expressed a desire to buy back the ice cream brand, claiming that its social activism has been stifled under corporate ownership. While Cohen argues the ...
Inspectorate to investigate agencies in Stadskanaal assault case
The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) is investigating the involvement of agencies such as Veilig Thuis and the Child Care and Protection Board in a child abuse case in Stadskanaal. The i...
Politics on the Amstel: Who is to blame for the cancelled festival and these names are circulating for alderman
Amsterdam's Music On festival was cancelled after the municipality withdrew its permit over safety concerns, sparking debate regarding accountability among local officials. Journalists also discussed ...
Will it be 6-3 or 5-4? Negotiations are not only about portfolios, but also political balance
Amsterdam to install new trash cans to combat littering
Starting in June, the City of Amsterdam will install 200 new trash cans featuring recycling compartments for deposit bottles across seven high-traffic locations. This initiative is part of a broader p...
Health of local residents not protected by new Schiphol noise rules
Gezondheid op 1 sues State over customized agreements with Tata Steel; ‘Health is insufficiently protected’
The organization Gezondheid op 1 is filing a lawsuit against the Dutch State over custom agreements with Tata Steel, alleging that health and environmental protections are insufficient. Director Antoi...
Laan van Vlaanderen road closure to stay, but not all residents are happy
A controversial rush-hour traffic restriction on Laan van Vlaanderen in Amsterdam will remain in place following a court ruling that questioned why the measure is not active 24 hours a day. While some...
't Groot Clooster users remain sharp after 'disappointing' meeting with alderman: 'Don't feel taken seriously'
Stakeholders of the 't Groot Clooster project in Heemstede expressed continued dissatisfaction following a meeting with Alderman Eveline Stam about the participation process. Claiming they do not feel...
Schiphol environmental study falls short for local residents, advisory body says
The Dutch Commission for Environmental Impact Assessment has advised the cabinet that a study regarding new flight rules for Schiphol Airport is insufficient to guarantee the protection of local resid...
Finland issues drone warning, country on high alert
Finnish authorities issued a drone threat warning for the Uusimaa region, including Helsinki, on Thursday night, advising residents to stay indoors. The Finnish Armed Forces clarified that there was n...
Trump: fantastic trade deals reached with China
US President Donald Trump announced that he has concluded trade agreements with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The statement was made during Trump's visit to the Zhongnanhai leadership complex in Beijing.
Jetten willing to adapt cooperation within the Kingdom
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has expressed a willingness to update the cooperation agreements between the four constituent countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. During a tour of the Caribbean ...
Trump: I won't have much more patience with Iran
US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Fox News that his patience with Iran is running thin. The comment highlights the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.
Hanneke (52) and Annemarie (38) arrested during Remembrance Day: ‘Great, arresting people preemptively because you don’t know what they’re going to do’
Traitors imprisoned in KNSM warehouses after the war: sleeping on straw, poor food and riots
Gas prices to rise further: those who don't insulate will pay through the nose
A new CO2 levy on natural gas starting in 1.5 years is expected to significantly increase energy costs for residents living in poorly insulated homes. Due to the impending price hikes, gas suppliers a...
Palm Beach Airport in Florida to be renamed after Trump from July
Palm Beach International Airport in Florida will be officially renamed after Donald Trump starting July 9. The Federal Aviation Administration announced the name change for the airport located in the ...
US Supreme Court: abortion pill can still be sent by mail
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled to temporarily maintain access to the abortion pill mifepristone via mail following a telephone consultation. This decision ensures that the most common method for abo...
Trump: relationship with China hopefully stronger and better than ever
Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he hopes the relationship between the United States and China will become stronger and better than ever before. His comment highlights a positive outlook for f...
Human rights organization files complaint against MP Markuszower over 'maximum violence' remark against Palestinian asylum seekers
Human rights organization The Rights Forum is filing a criminal complaint against Dutch Member of Parliament Gidi Markuszower for his remarks regarding Palestinian refugees. The legal action follows M...
Emergency order for part of Stadskanaal after assault case revealed
An emergency ordinance was issued in Stadskanaal, Groningen, on Thursday evening after a group of people vandalized houses linked to a criminal investigation. The municipality implemented the measure ...
Extra efforts for a cleaner Amsterdam during summer months
The city of Amsterdam is implementing extra cleaning measures during the summer months to maintain the city's cleanliness. These efforts include the deployment of additional cleaning teams and the ins...
Yemen's warring parties agree on major prisoner swap
The warring parties in Yemen have agreed to exchange at least 1,600 prisoners following a United Nations-mediated meeting in Jordan. The deal involves the Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the internation...
Another anti-asylum center protest and heavy police presence in Loosdrecht
Over a hundred protesters gathered in Loosdrecht on Thursday evening to demonstrate against the accommodation of asylum seekers. A significant police presence was on hand to monitor the situation, and...