Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Police seize record number of illegal weapons from minors
Dutch police seized a record total of over 2,300 prohibited weapons from minors last year, including 947 knives and 442 firearms or components. Law enforcement officials expressed significant concern ...
Israel approves establishment of tribunal for October 7 attacks
The Israeli parliament has approved the creation of a special tribunal to try Palestinians suspected of involvement in the October 7, 2023, attacks. This newly established court will have the legal au...
Wingtech appears overconfident with $8 billion claim against Dutch State
Wingtech is seeking 8 billion dollars in damages from the Dutch State following a government intervention involving its subsidiary, Nexperia, in October. Current assessments suggest the legal claim ha...
Color disappears from Japanese chip bags due to oil shortage from Iran war
Japanese snack giant Calbee is switching its colorful packaging to black and white designs to cope with an oil shortage. The supply issue stems from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East affecting m...
Starmer says he will continue governing despite pressure
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has informed his cabinet that he will not resign despite facing political pressure. His office noted that the Labour Party's formal leadership challenge procedure h...
EU foreign policy chief Kallas: defense production must increase significantly
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has called for a significant increase in European defense production and joint procurement, stating that current efforts are lagging. Speaking ahead of a meeting wi...
MP: Iran could enrich uranium further if attacked
Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei stated that the country could escalate uranium enrichment to 90 percent if it faces another attack. This proposal is scheduled for discussion within the parliament's Na...
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British minister: PM Starmer's departure not yet certain
British Minister Darren Jones stated that Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation is not yet certain despite significant internal pressure. Starmer is holding meetings with cabinet members who want ...
Agreement on tackling EU medicine shortages
The European Parliament and EU member states have reached an agreement to facilitate the use of government funding for the production of essential medicines. This initiative is designed to address dru...
WODC: Legal practice benefits from clear definition of femicide
The Research and Documentation Centre (WODC) recommends establishing a clear legal definition for femicide in the Netherlands to improve the consistency of judicial rulings. Based on a study by Maastr...
'Attention to greenery in Haarlem construction plans still leaves much to be desired': Platform Groen critical in review
Platform Groen has expressed dissatisfaction with the Haarlem city council's handling of greenery in urban development projects over the past six years. In its recent annual report, the advisory group...
Six killed in Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon
Six people were killed following an Israeli airstrike on the town of Kfar Dounine in southern Lebanon. The casualty figures were reported by Lebanon's state news agency, NNA.
Trust in politicians and House of Representatives at record low
Trust in Dutch politicians and the House of Representatives dropped to its lowest level since 2012, according to a report by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Only 20% of survey respondents expressed conf...
Fossil fuel phase-out in Port of Rotterdam at center of new climate case
The non-profit organization Advocates for the Future has initiated a climate lawsuit against the Port of Rotterdam, demanding an immediate phase-out of fossil fuel activities. The legal challenge call...
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Trump heads to Beijing for megadeals and geopolitical chess: what’s at stake?
US President Donald Trump is visiting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing for high-stakes discussions on megadeals and geopolitics. The meeting takes place amid shifting power dynamics, with observer...
Amsterdam's Couperus neighborhood to be overhauled despite love for the old: "Terrible"
The Louis Couperus neighborhood in Amsterdam Nieuw-West will undergo a major ten-year renovation and demolition project starting in 18 months. Housing association Stadgenoot plans to increase the area...
Full Epstein file on display in New York
An American transparency organization is hosting a pop-up exhibition in New York City's Tribeca neighborhood featuring the full Jeffrey Epstein dossier. The display consists of approximately 3.5 milli...
Australia calls repatriation of passengers from the Netherlands complex
Australian Health Minister Mark Butler described the repatriation of six citizens arriving in Eindhoven from the ship m/v Hondius as a complex task due to the distance from the Netherlands. The group ...
Els (81) loses driver's license due to misunderstanding: 'Don't call the police for minor accidents'
81-year-old Els lost her driver's license after a minor traffic incident led to a fitness investigation by the Dutch driving authority (CBR). The article warns that police involvement in even small ac...
Mayor continues guaranteed subsidy for Christmas market: 'This has already been discussed separately'
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has decided to maintain a guaranteed subsidy for the city's annual Christmas Market, bypassing a city council motion. This decision ensures the event does not have to compete ...
Esther Overweter is now chair of the Weesp district: ‘The grumbling about big Amsterdam is not always justified’
Dutch want less complaining about housing, but own parking spots remain sacred
A majority of Dutch people support shortening legal objection procedures to accelerate housing construction, according to research by ASN Bank. However, many residents remain concerned about preservin...
Amsterdam ditches expensive offices for mega-office for 20,000 civil servants opposite Amstel Station
Mexican school year will not end early for World Cup after all
Mexico has decided not to end its school year early despite previous considerations to do so for the upcoming World Cup. The Ministry of Education had initially proposed starting summer holidays forty...
Netflix sued for collecting and selling data without consent
Netflix has been sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly collecting and selling user data without consent. The lawsuit claims the streaming giant improperly handled personal informatio...
Carbon tax to make gas and petrol more expensive from 2028: 'Help needed for the poorest'
Starting in 2028, a new European CO2 levy on natural gas and petrol is expected to increase monthly household expenses by tens of euros. The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) warns tha...
Minister Letschert calls conclusion on Ongehoord Nederland ‘concerning’
British media: Ministers call on Starmer to step down
Several British cabinet ministers have reportedly called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign, according to reports from The Times and Sky News. High-ranking officials, including Home Secretary Sh...