Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Zelensky wants 'single European voice' for talks with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a unified European voice during negotiations with Russia to end the war. Speaking at the European Political Community summit in Armenia, he emphasized...
Police seek three suspects for defacing National Monument
Police are searching for three suspects who defaced the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam with a red substance early Thursday morning. Cleaning crews have been working for hours to remove t...
Comedian Peter Pannekoek on his love and passion for football: ‘Calling for a World Cup boycott is so cowardly’
You don't do this, especially not now, not today
The National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was defaced with red paint on the morning of Remembrance Day. Local residents expressed shock and condemnation, calling the act disrespectful to surviv...
Council of State: More clarification needed on bill to increase deductible
The Dutch Council of State has advised the cabinet to provide more detailed explanations regarding its legislative proposal to increase the healthcare deductible. While the Council supports the genera...
Kremlin steps up Putin's security over assassination attempts
The Kremlin has significantly increased the personal security of President Vladimir Putin following a series of assassination attempts on high-ranking Russian military officials. According to a Europe...
A dark chapter in the history of IJmuiden: NSB leader Anton Mussert worked at the North Lock in the port city
The article highlights a dark chapter in IJmuiden's history by noting that NSB leader Anton Mussert once lived and worked in the port city at the Noordersluis. This historical fact is brought to light...
US releases crew of seized Iranian ship
The United States has released 22 crew members from a seized Iranian container ship and transferred them to Pakistan for their eventual return to Iran. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry described the mov...
Foreign Ministry considers medical evacuation for several on cruise ship
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs is investigating the possibility of medically evacuating several individuals from the cruise ship MV Hondius. A ministry spokesperson confirmed that options for t...
EU foreign policy chief surprised by timing of US troop withdrawal
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed surprise at President Donald Trump's announcement to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany. Speaking at a summit in Yerevan, she stated that the decision high...
Iran executes three men over ties to Israel
Iran has executed three men accused of collaborating with the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad. Two of the individuals were also reportedly involved in the death of a member of the Iranian security ...
Macron says he does not want to join new Hormuz mission for now
President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will not participate in the US-led maritime security mission in the Strait of Hormuz for the time being. Macron cited a lack of clarity regarding th...
Rutte: Europe has understood Trump's message and is arranging military bases
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that European allies have understood the message regarding the importance of fulfilling commitments related to U.S. military bases. Consequently, European nati...
Shock for motorists: Cabinet documents reveal sharply higher fuel prices due to ‘diesel dime’
Internal cabinet documents reveal that diesel prices in the Netherlands are set to increase by over 10 cents per liter starting in January without government intervention. Gasoline prices could follow...
Iran threatens to attack US Navy in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military has threatened to attack the U.S. Navy if it enters the Strait of Hormuz following an American announcement that it will begin escorting ships through the waterway. Iranian state media...
Mayor Halsema on defacing of Dam Square monument: ‘This is not a protest, but vandalism’
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema condemned the vandalism of the National Monument on Dam Square after it was defaced with red paint and the word "genocide" shortly before Remembrance Day. Halsema describ...
House and cabinet angry over defacement of National Monument
Dutch cabinet members and parliamentarians expressed outrage after the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was defaced on Remembrance Day. State Secretary Eric van der Burg condemned the act ...
Haarlem rat traps kill 20 to 60 rats a day: 'Yet nuisance reports are rising'
Smart traps in Haarlem's sewers are killing between 20 and 60 rats daily, yet the municipality expects 2026 to be a record year for pest reports. To address the persistent issue, Alderman Berkhout is ...
National Monument on Dam Square defaced with red paint and 'genocide'
On the morning of Remembrance Day, the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was defaced with red paint and the word 'genocide.' Cleaners are working to restore the monument before tonight's na...
RIVM calls for plain packaging for e-cigarettes
Researcher Ina Hellmich from the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) is calling for electronic cigarettes to have a neutral appearance to deter use. This regulation c...
Rijkswaterstaat scraps all sustainability investments from Zuidasdok megaproject
Granddaughter of Jan Bonekamp speaks at 20th anniversary of resistance fighter: ‘It is more urgent than ever that we remember’
Brigitte Scholz, the granddaughter of resistance fighter Jan Bonekamp, will serve as the guest speaker at the 20th commemoration ceremony in IJmuiden. Scholz emphasizes that honoring the past is more ...
Tanker hit by unknown projectiles off UAE coast
A tanker was struck by unknown projectiles off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on Monday. The incident was reported by the British maritime monitoring agency United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operat...
CENTCOM supports Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin supporting Project Freedom this Monday to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative aims to restore freedom of n...
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is currently in critical but stable condition. His spokesperson, Ted Goodman, shared the health update via a post on social media pla...
Iran: US plan for Strait of Hormuz violates ceasefire
Ebrahim Azizi, the head of Iran's national security committee, warned that any United States interference in the Strait of Hormuz would be viewed as a violation of the ceasefire. This statement was sh...
UK to join 90 billion European loan for Ukraine
The United Kingdom government announced on Sunday that it intends to start negotiations to join the European Union's 90 billion euro loan program for Ukraine. This move reflects a coordinated effort t...
Trump: US to assist ships in Strait of Hormuz starting Monday
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States will begin an operation on Monday morning to escort ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. The mission aims to assist vessels...
Merz does not expect delivery of US Tomahawks for now
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz considers it unlikely that the United States will follow through with the delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany. These weapons were initially promised by for...
Left-wing Mélenchon to run for French presidency again
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of the far-left La France Insoumise party, has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming French presidential election. He confirmed his bid during an intervie...