Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Van den Brink sees no problem yet after victory for parties against asylum seeker center
Dutch Minister of Asylum and Migration Bart van den Brink does not anticipate immediate difficulties following the success of anti-asylum seeker center parties in local elections. He clarified that he...
Zelensky warns EU summit: we cannot do without the money
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed European leaders to emphasize the critical need for a 90 billion euro support package. He described the funding as a vital financial security guarantee...
Too few votes for BVNL and GROENSTAAL! in Beverwijk. Mendes Stengs: 'I am sounding the alarm over the deterioration of Oosterwijk'
The political parties BVNL and GROENSTAAL! failed to secure seats in the Beverwijk city council following the recent local elections. As a result, Julian Schoo will not join the council, and Mendes St...
Halsema closes Southeast home with cannabis farm, nearly 100 plants found
Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of an uninhabited house in Amsterdam-Zuidoost after police discovered a cannabis plantation with 94 plants. The closure, lasting until June 17, ...
Eric Geels looks forward to long-awaited debut on Heemstede city council. 'Cost ten years of my life'
Eric Geels is set to join the Heemstede municipal council as a representative for the Samen Sterk Heemstede (SSH) party. After ten years of persistence, Geels describes this long-awaited debut as the ...
A bit boring but important: 800 people recount all votes at the NDSM Wharf
Approximately 800 people are recounting election votes at the NDSM-Werf in Amsterdam-Noord to confirm results at the candidate level. While GroenLinks has been identified as the largest party in the c...
"A bit boring, but important": 800 people recount all votes at the NDSM Wharf
Approximately 800 people are recounting election votes at the NDSM-Werf in Amsterdam to verify results and determine individual candidate counts. The recount follows initial tallies showing GroenLinks...
Israeli officials: US knew about gas field attack
Three Israeli officials reported that the United States was consulted prior to attacks on a major gas field in Iran. This contradicts assertions made by President Donald Trump on social media that the...
Where did we go wrong as Velsen Lokaal? Korf thinks agreement with FVD will be difficult
Following a significant election victory for the FVD party, Velsen Lokaal leader Nathanael Korf reflected on his party's loss of two seats despite their local achievements in housing. Korf expressed c...
Fine and community service for EU subsidy fraud
A researcher in Limburg has been sentenced to a 10,000 euro fine and 60 hours of community service for fraud involving European cancer research subsidies. The European Public Prosecutor's Office handl...
Qatari gas supply under pressure for years due to damage from Iranian attacks
Recent attacks from Iran have caused permanent damage to Qatar's LNG installations, which QatarEnergy warns could take years to repair. This disruption is expected to have long-term consequences for t...
New rules to bring peace to Rotterdam airport residents
The Dutch government is implementing new regulations to significantly reduce noise pollution near Rotterdam The Hague Airport. The airport will close almost entirely at night, and the frequency of fli...
Counting Haarlem votes again: who gets the preferential vote?
The municipality of Haarlem conducted a comprehensive recount of election votes on Thursday at the Kennemer Sportcenter. Dozens of counters were utilized to determine the exact number of preference vo...
BVNL Haarlemmermeer will not return to the council: 'A pity for the residents'
BVNL is set to lose its seat in the Haarlemmermeer municipal council after receiving less than two percent of the votes. The party expressed regret that its message did not resonate sufficiently with ...
The resurrection of Forum seems complete with gains in almost all municipalities. ‘Normalization of the far-right’
Forum voor Democratie emerged as a significant winner in the Dutch municipal elections, making gains in previously held municipalities and ranking as the highest new entrant in others. Experts warn th...
Wilders texted Richard de Mos: Amigo, fantastic! Your big head was even on my doormat
Richard de Mos of Hart voor Den Haag celebrated winning 16 seats in the local elections in The Hague with champagne and cake. He received congratulatory messages from Geert Wilders and Rob Jetten foll...
Almost all parties claim victory after local elections
Almost all political parties are claiming victory following the recent municipal elections, citing gains in individual seats or total votes. Celebrations took place on Thursday as parties highlighted ...
KLM suspends flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until May 17
KLM has suspended all flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam until May 17 due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This decision impacts routes from the airline's hub in the Netherlands to both t...
Largest party despite drunk driving accident: Limburg lead candidate overjoyed with election victory
Levin de Koster and his party, Vernieuwingsgroep, secured a significant victory in the Beekdaelen municipal elections, garnering over 30% of the vote. This success occurred despite De Koster's prior c...
Sebastiaan wears two buttons: one with the party logo, the other with the face of his late father Alex van Luijn
Sebastiaan van Luijn attended an election night in Beverwijk wearing buttons to honor both the Samen Lokaal party and his late father, Alex van Luijn. His father was a co-founder of the party, and Seb...
'I thought: is everything lost now?' Danny van Leeuwen (Actiepartij) had a nerve-wracking evening but keeps his seat
Danny van Leeuwen, the leader of the Actiepartij, successfully secured a seat in the Haarlem municipal elections following a tense night of counting. He described the nerve-wracking experience as a "f...
Netherlands and allies 'ready' to assist in Strait of Hormuz
The Netherlands and five major allies, including the United Kingdom and Germany, have announced their readiness to support efforts in protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This joint state...
Hillegom seems to have reached a deal: BBH, D66 and Bloeiend Hillegom to form coalition
The political parties BBH, D66, and Bloeiend Hillegom are expected to form a new governing coalition in Hillegom following the municipal elections. Leaders from all three parties have expressed agreem...
GL-PvdA had the wind in its sails, then came the blow: the election's biggest loser
Despite recent polls positioning GroenLinks-PvdA as the largest party in the Netherlands, the coalition suffered a significant blow in the municipal elections. Party members had entered the campaign w...
What happens to your vote after the municipal elections?
Following the municipal elections held on March 18 in the Netherlands, this article explains the process of how votes are translated into seats within a new city council. It aims to clarify who repres...
Ouwehand: Do not stay silent about the rise of far-right parties
Esther Ouwehand, leader of the Party for the Animals, has stated that her party will not remain silent regarding the rise of far-right and radical-right parties following the Dutch municipal elections...
Starmer condemns Iranian attack on Qatar gas facility
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly condemned an Iranian attack on a gas facility in Qatar that occurred on Wednesday night. QatarEnergy reported significant damage and multiple fires at ...
Parties must remove campaign signs within a week
Political parties in several Dutch municipalities, including Rotterdam, Tilburg, and Utrecht, are required to remove their own campaign boards within one week. This requirement was confirmed following...
Prosecutors demand prison and community service for man for incitement and threatening journalists
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a ten-month prison sentence, including seven months suspended, and 120 hours of community service against a man for threatening journalists Chris Klom...
Airlines warn ticket prices will rise due to Iran war
Major European airlines warn that flight ticket prices will increase as jet fuel costs rise due to the conflict in the Middle East. Travelers can expect higher fares as a direct result of these increa...