Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
DENK on track for one or more seats in Haarlem city council
The political party DENK is projected to win one or more seats in the Haarlem city council during the local elections. Despite having a limited presence during the campaign, current data suggests the ...
Foreign Ministry travel route out of the West Bank
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued travel advice for citizens wishing to leave the West Bank via Jordan or Israel. While Jordanian airspace remains open, the ministry noted that flight o...
Zandvoort politics is a men’s club, and sometimes a matter of fathers and sons
Local elections in Zandvoort are dominated by a small group of men, with all eight list leaders being male and some even sharing familial ties as fathers and sons. This lack of diversity was highlight...
Italian-American airbase in Kuwait hit by drone
A drone attack struck the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait, which houses Italian and American troops. According to the Italian military, the strike destroyed a remote-controlled aircraft inside a hangar...
XR protest at Tata Steel Orchestra performance in the Phil
Eight Extinction Rebellion protesters demonstrated outside the Phil concert hall on Sunday afternoon. The protest occurred as hundreds of visitors arrived for the Tata Steel Orchestra's anniversary co...
Israel expects war with Iran to last at least three more weeks
Israel expects its military operations against Iran to continue for at least another three weeks. An army spokesperson told CNN that the planned attacks will persist during this timeframe.
Three-day freedom run for Iran starts at Olympic Stadium
A three-day freedom run for Iran commenced at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on Sunday afternoon. Participants aim to reach the House of Representatives by Tuesday to present a petition.
Eight killed in Israeli strike on police car in Gaza
An Israeli strike on a police vehicle in the Gaza Strip has resulted in the deaths of eight people, according to Palestinian authorities. All of the victims were police officers, including the head of...
Lead candidates take to the soapbox in Heemstede: ‘It is a celebration of democracy after all’
On Saturday, political party leaders in Heemstede campaigned from soapboxes to engage with voters during the election season. The event aimed to capture the attention of local shoppers and promote dem...
Canada and Nordic countries seek closer cooperation in the Arctic
Canada and the Nordic countries have announced plans to strengthen cooperation in defense and security within the Arctic region. During a meeting in Oslo, leaders from Canada, Norway, Sweden, Denmark,...
Jetten does not expect progressive voters to abandon D66
D66 leader Rob Jetten stated during a campaign event in Leiden that he does not expect progressive voters to abandon the party in upcoming municipal elections. He argued that voters appreciate the par...
Political clash of titans between Mark Rutte (VVD) and Job Cohen (PvdA) at the Grote Markt
On February 26, 2011, Prime Minister Mark Rutte and opposition leader Job Cohen both campaigned at the Grote Markt in Haarlem despite heavy rain. The visits occurred four days before the Provincial Co...
Jetten to meet Jewish community tomorrow after synagogue and school explosions
Prime Minister Rob Jetten will meet with representatives of the Jewish community on Monday following recent explosions targeting a school in Amsterdam and a synagogue in Rotterdam. The meeting at the ...
Jetten to meet with Jewish community Monday after explosions
Prime Minister Rob Jetten will meet with representatives of the Jewish community on Monday following recent explosions at a school in Amsterdam and a synagogue in Rotterdam. The meeting, which will ta...
Iran: war only over when recurrence is impossible
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel will only end when Tehran is certain it cannot flare up again. He emphasized that lasting p...
Which municipality has the most polling stations?
An analysis by ANP, using data from the CBS and Open State Foundation, reveals that the municipality of Koggenland has significantly more polling stations than the national average. In contrast, the n...
Palestinian family members killed in car in West Bank
Israeli troops shot and killed four members of a Palestinian family inside a car on the West Bank, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The Israeli military stated that the soldiers were r...
Rule of Law Party in Haarlemmermeer calls for transparency and citizen participation: ‘The constitution is there for a reason’
The Partij voor de Rechtsstaat (PVDR), a newcomer party based in Haarlemmermeer, is campaigning on a platform of transparency and citizen involvement. Although the party failed to secure seats in the ...
The belief that all people are equal is worth fighting for
The article discusses how the Netherlands has historically maintained a policy of neutrality during global conflicts to protect its commercial trade interests. It highlights the nation's ability to st...
Heerma makes it standard practice to call threatened council members
Dutch Minister of the Interior Pieter Heerma has established a practice of personally calling local politicians who receive threats. Since taking office three weeks ago, Heerma has already contacted a...
Despite hot-button issues, Velsen parties remarkably united in final debate
In the final debate for the municipal elections in Velsen, representatives from ten political parties demonstrated a surprising level of consensus despite discussing several controversial issues. The ...
Judith Schram joins Lokaal Vitaal last minute, not finished with Castricum yet: ‘I was just squeezed onto the candidate list’
Judith Schram, who previously served as an independent alderman for the social domain, has joined the Lokaal Vitaal political party at the last minute. She intends to continue her work in Castricum an...
Nothing fazes Mike Zuurbier, not policy papers, not dirty diapers
Mike Zuurbier, 35, has been re-elected as the VVD faction leader in Uitgeest, continuing the role he held during the previous council term. He expressed his readiness to lead the party for the next fo...
Iran denies attacks on civilians in neighboring countries, seeks cooperation
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denied allegations that Iran targeted civilian or residential areas in neighboring Middle Eastern countries. He stated that Tehran is prepared to establish ...
Haarlem residents firmly reject Christian Union's flagship project: no nostalgic tram
Residents of Haarlem have firmly rejected a proposal by the ChristenUnie party to reintroduce a nostalgic Blue Tram in the southern part of the city. A study by Populytics reveals that only four perce...
Trump currently unwilling to make a deal with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he is currently unwilling to reach an agreement to end the conflict with Iran. Trump made these remarks during a statement to NBC News.
The Greenhouse | Will we finally stick to voluntary environmental agreements?
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the resurgence of environmental covenants as a policy tool in the Netherlands. The column questions whether lessons have been learned from the 1990s to ensure t...
Average Haarlem councillor submitted 20 motions in recent years, D66 most effective
The average Haarlem city council member submitted twenty motions in recent years, with the D66 party identified as the most effective in the chamber. The report examines how political campaign promise...
Fake celebrity interview scams harmful to democracy: ‘Time to put a stop to it’
The Dutch Association of Journalists (NVJ) is calling on tech companies to take stronger action against fraudulent fake interviews featuring Dutch celebrities on social media. The organization warns t...
Iranian Revolutionary Guard vows to kill Netanyahu
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has vowed to target Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the ongoing conflict involving Israel and the United States. This statement underscores the escalatin...