Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Jewish school administrator disappointed after meeting with Jetten
Herman Loonstein, the administrator of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The meeting was convened to discuss sec...
Jewish school director ‘deeply disappointed’ after meeting Jetten: ‘Issues are being downplayed’
Herman Loonstein, the director of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten regarding recent attacks. Loonstein ar...
Rebecca (36) started as a student at D66 and is now lead candidate for Forza! in Castricum: 'I was once a bit naive'
Rebecca de Knegt has taken over as the lead candidate for the Forza! party in Castricum, succeeding Ralph Castricum after ten years. A public administrator and lawyer, de Knegt notes that while her pe...
Extinction Rebellion activist Jiska Bours the face of GroenLinks-PvdA Castricum: ‘I’m actually too well-behaved for the council’
Jiska Bours, an activist known for her involvement with Extinction Rebellion, has been named the lead candidate for the GroenLinks-PvdA party in Castricum. Transitioning from street protests on the A1...
Many Zwanenburg residents in political newcomer Hart van Haarlemmermeer: 'We will soon be the local party'
Jeanette Koolmoes, a former council member, has launched the new local political party Hart van Haarlemmermeer (HVH), which prominently features candidates from Zwanenburg. The party aims to serve as ...
Israel warns of group claiming attacks in the Netherlands
Israel has issued a warning regarding a new group claiming responsibility for explosions and arson attacks at Jewish targets across Europe, including the Netherlands. Authorities report that images of...
Cabinet expects no energy crisis like 2022, but remains vigilant
The Dutch cabinet is closely monitoring rising energy prices but currently sees no immediate need for intervention similar to the 2022 crisis. While no measures are being implemented yet, the governme...
Neighborhood strongly opposes garbage boat in canal: "It's such a beautiful spot, historic heritage"
Residents and business owners in Amsterdam are protesting a municipal plan to station a waste collection boat on the Singel canal starting June 1st. While the city aims to remove garbage bags from the...
Russia says it will no longer allow Kenyans to fight in Ukraine
Russia has agreed to stop deploying Kenyan citizens in the war against Ukraine following talks in Moscow. Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi secured the commitment during a meeting with his Russ...
How is Bloemendaal tackling population aging? These are the choices for young people in the municipality
Political parties in Bloemendaal are addressing the municipality's aging population and youth needs in their programs for the upcoming March 18 elections. While no social housing has been built recent...
Brussels releases over 450 million euros for Middle East aid
The European Commission has allocated 458 million euros from its humanitarian budget for aid in the Middle East this year. The funding is primarily directed toward Syria and the Palestinians, with add...
Extra allowance, lower excise duties: Cabinet presents options to cushion economic impact of Iran war
The Dutch cabinet is exploring various measures, including energy surcharges and reduced excise duties, to shield domestic businesses and households from the economic fallout of the war in Iran. Offic...
Jetten: setting up Hormuz mission very difficult in the short term
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that establishing a security mission in the Strait of Hormuz is very difficult to achieve on short notice. His comments follow calls from U.S. President Donald T...
UK working with partners on plan to break Iranian blockade
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK is working with allies on a joint plan to end the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for oil and gas tankers. The initiative follows call...
Peil.nl: GL-PvdA largest in Haarlem, D66 in Heemstede and Bloemendaal, VVD in Haarlemmermeer
According to predictions by pollster Peil.nl, the GroenLinks-PvdA alliance is expected to become the largest party in Haarlem in the upcoming elections. In neighboring municipalities, other parties su...
UN rapporteur warns of growing human rights crisis in Iran
UN rapporteur Mai Sato has called on Iranian authorities to end excessive force against civilians, restore internet access, and release detained protesters. The appeal follows an investigation into th...
In the football canteen, it’s not about politics. ‘No, we’re talking about the laundry bag’
On the eve of municipal elections, visitors at a Dutch football canteen indicate that while they do not discuss politics in the clubhouse, they all plan to vote. The atmosphere remains focused on prac...
Clubhouse politics focuses on problems in Velsen: 'Status holders should just go on a waiting list, just like every other resident'
Residents in Velsen are discussing local political priorities ahead of the upcoming elections, focusing on issues such as community strength and housing fairness. Many voters expressed the opinion tha...
No solution yet for Hungary's veto of EU loan to Ukraine
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed hope that EU leaders can persuade Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to lift his veto on a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine. Despite ongoing discussio...
Israel reports new attacks on Iranian cities
The Israeli military has launched large-scale air strikes against several cities in Iran, specifically targeting Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz. Multiple explosions have been reported in these urban areas...
Germany also sees no role for NATO in the Strait of Hormuz
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated in Brussels that Germany does not see a role for NATO in the Strait of Hormuz. He noted that the alliance has not made any decisions regarding the region...
Camouflage crop tops and dancing in tanks: hashtag #WW3 on TikTok
Journalist Senna Brammer explores a TikTok trend where members of Generation Z use humor, such as dancing and wearing camouflage, to address the threat of World War III. This content is part of a seri...
Mortgage rates rising as Iran war continues
Mortgage interest rates in the Netherlands rose last week, with providers such as ABN AMRO and Florius set to increase rates further. This trend is driven by the ongoing conflict involving Iran, accor...
Iranian Red Crescent worker killed in rescue operation
A relief worker from the Iranian Red Crescent died on March 8 during a search and rescue operation in Isfahan province. The IFRC reported that multiple humanitarian workers have sustained injuries whi...
Russia accuses Ukraine of major drone attack on Moscow
Russia has accused Ukraine of launching a major drone attack against Moscow in recent days. Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that Russian forces shot down approximately 250 unmanned aircraft that were h...
Explosion at Amsterdam's Zuidas claimed by same group as Jewish school attack
An explosion occurred at the Atrium office complex on the Zuidas in Amsterdam, reportedly targeting the Bank of New York. The attack was claimed by Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyyah, the same group...
State Secretary Bertram: municipalities may set local rules for steel slag
State Secretary Annet Bertram clarified that Dutch municipalities are permitted to establish local regulations regarding the use of steel slag. This decision follows confusion regarding national polic...
UAE port suspends oil loading after new drone attack
The port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates has suspended oil loading operations following a drone attack that caused a fire at its oil complex. While no injuries were reported, the measure was t...
Kallas: Strait of Hormuz must open quickly, possibly with Aspides
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is meeting with EU foreign ministers to discuss options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. One proposed strategy involves expanding the mandate of the European Uni...
Behind the scenes at the elections: inside the polling station
Mika Tretmans provides an inside look at the operations and preparation of a polling station during elections. The article discusses the responsibilities of election workers and addresses whether comp...