Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Tata Steel names Herman van der Meyden as successor to Donald Pols
Herman van der Meyden has been appointed as the new director of communications and public affairs at Tata Steel. He succeeds Donald Pols, who was dismissed after just one day in the position following...
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State Secretary yet to choose preferred option for Moerdijk
State Secretary Jo-Annes de Bat has postponed selecting a final plan for industrial and energy expansion near Moerdijk to further evaluate a scenario where the village remains intact. He intends to di...
Tielen wants to hear from inspectorate why FVD school was approved
State Secretary Judith Tielen has requested an explanation from the Education Inspectorate regarding the approval of a primary school affiliated with the Forum for Democracy (FVD) party. The school is...
Highest number of new social housing units in Amsterdam in 16 years, but concerns remain: ‘Permits sometimes take way too long’
Flamboyant shirt sparks reactions: ‘Woke trash, go back to your own country’. Danielle Kliwon doesn’t think they are referring to Guus Til
The Dutch national football team's new warm-up shirt, designed by Amsterdam-based streetwear brand Patta, has sparked diverse reactions for its flamboyant design representing cultural diversity. Featu...
Castricum swimming pool to cost nearly €1.8 million more: three parties demand clarity over missing information and design choices
Three political parties in Castricum are seeking urgent clarification from the municipal executive after the budget for a new swimming pool at Noord-End sports park reportedly increased by nearly 1.8 ...
Samen Sterk Heemstede wants to scrap 't Groot Clooster bike path
The political party Samen Sterk Heemstede (SSH) will submit a motion during Thursday's city council meeting to cancel plans for a bicycle route through the 't Groot Clooster area. The party is calling...
King expresses sympathy after earthquakes in neighboring Venezuela
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima have expressed their condolences to the people of Venezuela following a series of earthquakes in the country. Venezuela shares maritime borders with Aruba, Cura...
UN sends specialists to help after Venezuela earthquake
The United Nations is sending specialized rescue teams to Venezuela following two earthquakes that recently hit the country. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez stated that the relief efforts are being co...
Dutch Parliament wants to tackle companies' ‘data hunger’
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives is calling for action to curb the excessive collection and resale of personal data by online companies. The proposal aims to restrict how businesses pr...
Coalition: Moerdijk cannot be maintained with ongoing uncertainty
Dutch coalition parties D66, VVD, and CDA have expressed a desire to preserve the village of Moerdijk, provided that long-term certainty can be guaranteed to prevent future debates. Both the coalition...
Netherlands sends rescue team to Venezuela after earthquakes
The Netherlands is deploying an Urban Search and Rescue team to Venezuela to assist with relief efforts following recent earthquakes. The team, consisting of rescue workers, dogs, and equipment, was d...
Social Impact Team to be permanent advisor in next pandemic
The Dutch government will include a Social Impact Team (MIT) as a permanent advisor in future pandemic responses to evaluate the social consequences of measures like lockdowns. This new structure, det...
Part of Parliament remains critical of women's health plan
Several Dutch political parties have expressed criticism towards Minister Sophie Hermans' plan to improve women's health, which was detailed on Thursday. Opponents argue that the initiative lacks suff...
Travel advice for seven countries in the Middle East updated
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated travel advice for seven Middle Eastern countries following a preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran. While travel is now large...
Death toll in Venezuela rises after earthquakes
The death toll in Venezuela has risen to at least 164 following a series of severe earthquakes. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed the updated figures as authorities continue to assess the i...
Defense and unions want 6.5 percent pay raise from September 1
The Dutch Ministry of Defense and labor unions have reached an agreement to increase the salaries of defense personnel by 6.5 percent starting September 1. The deal also includes an additional 2 perce...
PRO refuses to choose between preservation and disappearance of Moerdijk
Progressive Netherlands (PRO) MP Ani Zalinyan declined to take a definitive stance on the future of Moerdijk during a parliamentary debate, calling the choice between preservation or removal too simpl...
End to unwanted calls: companies may only call with permission
Starting July 1st, companies will only be permitted to call consumers and small businesses if they have given prior consent. This regulation, enforced by the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets ...
Gelderland sticks to 500-meter nitrogen zones
The Gelderland provincial government is maintaining 500-meter nitrogen reduction zones around the Veluwe and other vulnerable nature areas. Within these zones, new livestock farms are banned and exist...
Flattering Trump reaches a new level: Rutte pulls another trick out of his hat
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Donald Trump at the White House, employing a strategy of flattery combined with diplomatic firmness. The encounter highlighted Rutte's efforts to maintain a ...
Polish PM calls for respect after WWII row with Ukraine
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for mutual respect between Poland and Ukraine during a conference on Ukraine's recovery in Gdańsk. The statement follows a diplomatic dispute over World War I...
EU disburses first €3.2 billion of loan to Ukraine
The European Union has disbursed the first 3.2 billion euros of a planned 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the transfer during a recovery c...
EU signs final agreement for trade deal with US
European Union member states have signed the final agreement for the first phase of a trade deal established with the United States last summer. This agreement ensures that the EU will not impose impo...
Netherlands helps Kyiv restore energy infrastructure faster
The Netherlands has signed an agreement with Ukraine to assist in the rapid restoration of the country's energy infrastructure. Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma finalized the deal with Ukrainian Energy Minis...
Many farm animals still unprotected in the sun: fines loom
Farm animals including cows, chickens, and pigs are struggling during the current extreme heatwave, raising concerns about whether they are receiving adequate protection from the sun. Farmers who fail...
Prosecution appeals acquittal in mistaken identity murder of mental health director
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service is appealing the acquittal of 59-year-old René F. in the 2014 mistake murder of mental health director Rob Zweekhorst. A court in Rotterdam recently cleared the s...
Karin Hoekstra wanted to remain alderman, but voters decided otherwise: ‘I wasn’t finished making Hillegom more beautiful and fun’
Karin Hoekstra will step down as an alderman in Hillegom after the CDA party secured only one seat in the municipal elections. Hoekstra expressed disappointment at the result, stating she had hoped fo...
AFP: Buildings collapse in hardest-hit state in Venezuela
An earthquake in Venezuela has caused dozens of buildings to collapse in the state of La Guaira, which is reported as the hardest-hit region. Power outages have been reported as people search for miss...