Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Argentine football fans denied US visas receive free TVs
Argentinian football fans who were denied visas to travel to the United States to watch Lionel Messi play have received free televisions from the brand Noblex. The promotion aims to compensate for the...
Trump appeals over Kennedy Center name
The Trump administration is appealing a court order that requires the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center in Washington. The appeal also challenges a judicial decision that blocked ...
Red Cross: asylum pact can lead to stress, mental health issues
The Red Cross warns that new European asylum rules taking effect this Friday could lead to increased stress and mental health issues due to potentially longer wait times for asylum seekers. The organi...
More funding for Stadsschouwburg Velsen after all? Revised construction plan finally ready, permits still pending
The renovation and expansion plan for Stadsschouwburg Velsen has been finalized after several delays. The updated project will be presented to local residents on Tuesday, June 23rd, though official pe...
Former South Korean president sentenced to 30 years in drone case
A court in Seoul has sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison. The court found that Yoon ordered drone flights over the North Korean capital of Pyongyang to create a...
Araya Sumter (PRO) is the great unknown who will govern the city: ‘I think she said yes to a portfolio and a mission, not a party’
🔴LIVE: Crane demolishing building hit by explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp
A powerful explosion and subsequent fire destroyed a fitness studio in Amsterdam-Osdorp on Wednesday, resulting in at least seven injuries and the evacuation of 400 nearby residents. Emergency service...
UN: Settler violence in West Bank on the rise
Violence by Israeli settlers on the occupied West Bank has reached record levels this year, according to the United Nations. The UN reports an average of six daily attacks resulting in casualties or p...
Trump calls Netanyahu over looming Iran deal
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu via telephone to discuss a potential agreement with Iran. During the call, Netanyahu expressed his appreciation for Tru...
Trump thinks deal with Iran could be signed this weekend
US President Donald Trump has announced that a major deal with Iran could be signed this coming weekend. Although Iran has not yet officially confirmed the agreement, Trump stated that Supreme Leader ...
Iranian state media report no deal yet with US
Iranian state media outlet Fars has denied reports that an agreement has been reached between Iran and the United States. This contradicts claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested a d...
Sjoerdsma faces ‘big problem’ without safety cable, according to PRO
Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma faces structural challenges regarding development aid unless its funding is re-linked to the size of the economy, according to PRO party representative Suzanne Kröger. PRO h...
Support in North Holland for asylum seeker center in protected landscape in Santpoort-Zuid
Politicians in Noord-Holland have expressed support for establishing an asylum seeker center for up to 200 people at the former De Elta sports park in Santpoort-Zuid. Because the site is located withi...
Forum resembles a Nazi party like diluted whisky: you taste certain notes, but the hangover is of a completely different order
The Dutch political party Forum for Democracy is frequently compared to fascist movements and the Nazi party. The article suggests that such comparisons often result in unproductive public debate rath...
Towards 3,000 permanent residents in Wijk aan Zee, says Village Council: 'We must gear facilities for that now'
The Village Council of Wijk aan Zee is addressing challenges to the town's livability caused by slow population growth and strict nitrogen regulations that hinder new construction. To ensure a sustain...
Trump halts attacks on Iran and hints at deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of planned attacks on Iran, citing progress in diplomatic discussions. According to a post on Truth Social, Trump indicated that all involved p...
EU Commissioner Brunner: Important to talk to Taliban
EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner stated that engaging with the Taliban is necessary to improve conditions for Europeans and asylum seekers. This comes despite significant opposition from MEPs ...
Linnaeusstraat area opposes drug bus: 'Soon this will be the Zeedijk of the eighties'
Why the cabinet is considering a ‘golden share’ in shipbuilder Damen: five questions about a possible deal
The Dutch government is considering acquiring a stake or 'golden share' in shipbuilder Damen Naval to support the production of essential naval frigates. This potential deal aims to foster closer coop...
Dutch Tax Administration to manage and maintain VAT system in-house
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration will manage and maintain its new VAT system internally instead of outsourcing those tasks. Secretary of State Eelco Eerenberg informed Parliament that while th...
Parliament united in dissatisfaction over failing youth care
The Dutch House of Representatives expressed unanimous dissatisfaction with the failing youth care sector during a parliamentary debate on Thursday. Lawmakers highlighted severe abuse cases and the pl...
Is the alderman overstepping her bounds as 'spokesperson for the steel company'? 'I acted exactly according to our coalition agreement,' says Suzanne Klaassen
Beverwijk alderman Suzanne Klaassen has defended her participation in a paid advertorial for Tata Steel's Green Steel project after facing criticism for acting as a company spokesperson. She maintains...
PRO, D66 and CDA present new coalition agreement in Slachthuis for a Haarlem that can last another 750 years
Political parties PRO, D66, and CDA have presented their new coalition agreement for Haarlem at the Slachthuis venue. The agreement, titled "a Haarlem that can last another 750 years," focuses on a ce...
Fines demanded for pro-Palestine protesters who sprayed red paint during Museum Night
Council debates procurement policy: "Just be honest and say this is an Israel boycott"
The Amsterdam City Council is debating a new procurement policy that aims to prevent municipal funds from going to companies involved in human rights violations, specifically targeting ties with Israe...
Rat row flares up in Haarlem neighborhood after sewer investigation
Residents in Haarlem’s Kleverparkbuurt are challenging the municipality's findings on a long-standing rat infestation after technical reports revealed 79 urgent sewer repairs are necessary. While th...
Hospitality venues cannot show World Cup matches for free
Dutch Culture Minister Rianne Letschert announced that hospitality businesses will not be able to broadcast World Cup matches for free. The mandatory fees paid to the national broadcaster NOS for publ...
One dead and several wounded in attack near Lebanese hospital
An Israeli airstrike on the city of Tyre in South Lebanon killed one person and injured seventeen others, including ten hospital workers. The attack targeted a residential building near a hospital, wh...
Security forces try to manage Mexico's World Cup opening
Thousands of law enforcement officers have been deployed in Mexico City to prevent protesters from reaching the stadium ahead of the World Cup opening match. The heavy police presence aims to ensure t...
EU presidency Cyprus proposes lower EU budget, Netherlands against
Cyprus, acting as EU chair, has proposed a slightly reduced EU multi-annual budget of 1.95 trillion euros for the 2028-2034 period. Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen reacted by stating that the prop...