Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
MPs: label abuse chat groups as organized crime
Dutch Members of Parliament are calling for participation in private chat groups that share sexual abuse imagery to be classified as organized crime to allow for tougher penalties. Justice Minister Da...
To keep the Earth habitable, we must work much less, says French star economist Piketty
French economist Thomas Piketty and his co-authors argue that global inequality and climate change can be resolved by 2100 through a significant overhaul of the world economy. Their proposed model sug...
Group of countries takes measures against West Bank settlers
A group of Western nations, including France, Canada, and the United Kingdom, have announced sanctions against extremist settlers on the occupied West Bank. These measures target individuals and organ...
Court slams Amsterdam in dismissal case, enforcement officer allowed to return
EU wants entry ban for every Russian who served in military since start of war
The European Commission's proposal for a 21st sanctions package includes an entry ban for any Russian citizen who has served in the military since the invasion of Ukraine. Commission President Ursula ...
EU asylum applications down again from previous year
The European Union Agency for Asylum reported a decrease in asylum applications for the second consecutive year in 2025. This trend marks the lowest level of asylum requests recorded since 2021.
Seven deceased youths commemorated at ZIKOS report presentation
Jason Bhugwandass presented his report 'Eenzaam gestorven' at Nieuwspoort, commemorating seven young people who died after being placed in ZIKOS intensive youth care units. The report follows his prev...
Suspects confess to attack on Rotterdam synagogue
Four suspects have confessed to their involvement in a March 13 attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam during a preliminary court hearing. The defendants claim they were unaware the target was a religious...
KLM cancels flights to Saudi Arabia until end of July
KLM has extended its suspension of flights to the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and Dammam until July 26 due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The airline cited safety concerns as the prima...
Zeeweg partially closed in June and September for accessibility trial
The province of Noord-Holland and several municipalities, including Haarlem, are launching a trial for a P+R and beach bus service to improve coastal accessibility. Consequently, the Zeeweg (N200) wil...
Who will be the new Amsterdam district administrators? PRO and D66 present list of veterans and fresh faces
‘No drastic cuts for Spaarne Werkt,’ say Haarlem politicians. ‘Better a financial than a social loss’
The Haarlem city council has expressed support for covering the financial deficits of the participation company Spaarne Werkt to avoid social losses. Council members emphasized that while financial ad...
Curaçao fans excited for World Cup: I wear the shirt almost every day
Fans of Curaçao in Amsterdam's Zuidoost district are expressing immense pride and excitement as the national team prepares for its first-ever World Cup appearance. Local residents shared their antici...
King emphasizes importance of closer ties with Germany
King Willem-Alexander has emphasized the importance of intensifying the friendship between the Netherlands and Germany to remain resilient during times of international uncertainty. He made these rema...
EU allocates 16.5 million euros to fight Ebola outbreak
The European Union has allocated 16.5 million euros to combat the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib announced the funding fol...
At least two Iranian soldiers killed in Israeli strikes
At least two Iranian soldiers were killed during recent Israeli strikes in Iran, according to Iranian state television. The victims were reportedly members of the military's air defense units.
UN investigation: Palestinian civilians caught between warring parties
A UN commission report states that violence by Jewish settlers against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank rose sharply last year. Additionally, Hamas-affiliated fighters in Gaza were responsible f...
Finally a roof over your head: new youth home opens in Haarlem
A new housing facility for six formerly homeless or vulnerable young people has opened in Haarlem, marking the city's seventh such youth house. The project, a collaboration between the municipality an...
Cocaine processing in EU takes place mainly in the Netherlands
The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) reported in its 2024 annual report that cocaine processing within the EU is primarily centered in the Netherlands. According to the agency, 24 out of 42 dismantl...
Royal couple welcomes German President at Dam Square
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima officially welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Dam Square in Amsterdam for a multi-day state visit. The itinerary includes a visit to the Natio...
Beret parade and military exercises on the water in Amsterdam
On Friday, June 12, 200 participants will conclude their National Resilience Training in Amsterdam with a series of marches and military exercises on the water. The event includes a beret parade marki...
Den Bosch wants to reduce crowds on the Thursday before Carnival
The Den Bosch city government has proposed a ban on carnival events on the Thursday before the holiday to reduce large crowds in the city center. The proposal includes restricting alcohol-selling esta...
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Cultural sector forms council for its own climate strategy
The Dutch cultural and creative sector is launching a joint initiative to develop its own climate strategy. Starting this autumn, the 'Cultuurberaad Klimaat' will collect ideas and contributions from ...
People with disabilities often hit twice by healthcare plans
New government plans in the Netherlands may lead to significantly higher healthcare costs for individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Research by Nibud indicates that these additional expe...
Donkere Spaarne quay wall 'insufficiently stable': replacement brought forward three years
Alderman Robbert Berkhout announced that the replacement of the Donkere Spaarne quay wall will be moved forward by three years. The decision follows a series of collapses that revealed the structure i...
Bats hinder Heemskerk housing project: 9 fewer homes due to flight paths
A housing project near the station in Heemskerk has been scaled back to protect bat flight and foraging routes. The adjustment results in a net loss of nine planned homes from the original proposal.
Deaths in Russian attack on Kharkiv
Russian attacks in the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine have killed four people and injured ten others. The fatalities occurred in the town of Chuhuiv, according to reports from Governor Oleh Sy...
Trump booed during national anthem ahead of NBA Finals
President Donald Trump was met with boos and whistles from the crowd at Madison Square Garden during the third game of the NBA finals. The reaction lasted for several seconds when Trump was shown on t...
North Korea and China vow to further strengthen ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un agreed on Monday to further strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation across various sectors. According to state news agency KCNA, the ...