Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Netherlands asks EU to delay introduction of border system
The Netherlands and other EU member states have requested a delay for the implementation of a new border control system. A spokesperson for Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink stated that the system is...
No refund for non-objectors to unlawful Box 3 tax, Supreme Court rules
The Dutch Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that taxpayers who did not file timely objections against the illegal box 3 wealth tax are not entitled to a refund. This decision confirms that compensation ...
People who did not object to Box 3 tax will not get their money back
The Dutch Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that taxpayers who failed to object on time to the unlawful box 3 tax levy will not receive refunds. This decision confirms that the government is not legally...
Rome temporarily suspends controversial EU border system due to airport chaos
Rome's airports have temporarily suspended the implementation of a new EU border control system due to technical issues and massive queues. The system, which requires fingerprints and facial scans fro...
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado calls for solidarity
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has expressed solidarity and prayers for victims of two major earthquakes in the country. She urged Venezuelans worldwide and the international commu...
UN climate chief: Europe heatwave the price of fossil pollution
UN climate chief Simon Stiell has stated that the severe heatwaves currently affecting Europe are a clear sign of the climate crisis. He emphasized that these extreme temperatures are the price being ...
Heemskerk aldermen Piet Burgering and Attiya Gamri step down
Aldermen Piet Burgering and Attiya Gamri will officially step down from their positions in the municipality of Heemskerk on Friday, July 3. Burgering has served for four years representing D66, while ...
Countries offer Venezuela aid after deadly earthquakes
Several countries, including Mexico, Cuba, and El Salvador, have pledged assistance to Venezuela following a deadly double earthquake. International aid is currently on its way to support the recovery...
Embassy informs Dutch citizens in Venezuela
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its embassy in Caracas, has issued safety instructions to Dutch citizens in Venezuela following two earthquakes. Citizens are advised to seek open spaces...
Evacuation of 11,000 seafarers near Hormuz to take several weeks
The evacuation of approximately 11,000 seafarers and 600 ships currently stuck in the Strait of Hormuz is expected to take several weeks. According to the UN's shipping organization, the process remai...
Speed cameras to keep trucks off fragile Spaarndam locks: 'Woerdersluis could collapse'
The municipality of Haarlem is installing enforcement cameras in Spaarndam-West to prevent trucks from illegally using restricted roads. This measure aims to improve local livability and protect the h...
Wierd Duk obviously knew more about the heat than the KNMI scientists
Have your say on plans for Baaibuurt West
The city of Amsterdam is planning to develop Baaibuurt West on Zeeburgereiland, a new neighborhood that will feature up to 1,750 homes and various amenities. Members of the public are invited to revie...
Venezuelan President: At least 32 dead in earthquakes
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez of Venezuela reported that at least 32 people were killed and more than 700 were injured following two earthquakes on Wednesday. This figure represents a preliminary ...
US mobilizes aid for Venezuela after severe earthquakes
The United States is mobilizing aid for Venezuela following a series of devastating earthquakes. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau confirmed that U.S. officials are in contact with Venezuel...
Children's Ombudsman sent letters to cabinet but often received no response
Hearings on the Dutch government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed that warning letters from the Children's Ombudsman regarding school closures were frequently ignored. Witnesses testified ...
Three suspects in court today for pelting anti-Black Pete protest
Three suspects are appearing in court today for their alleged involvement in the violent disruption of an anti-Black Pete protest in Volendam in December 2021. The defendants are charged with public v...
De Zilk residents fear arrival of asylum center right next to their village: ‘Bloemendaal handled this very cleverly’
Residents of De Zilk expressed significant concern during a public meeting regarding the potential establishment of an asylum seekers center at the Tiltenberg site. Approximately 150 people attended t...
Construction of Geesterweg-Beatrixlaan roundabout begins next week, but not everyone is happy: 'I am disappointed, I am not being heard'
Construction of a new roundabout with two-way bicycle paths at the Geesterweg - Beatrixlaan intersection in Uitgeest is scheduled to begin next week. Local residents expressed significant disappointme...
Trump makes vague promise to Turkey about F-35s after meeting Rutte
Following a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he would "probably do something" to satisfy Turkey's requests for F-35 fighter jets and components for its KAAN pr...
Trump asks Congress for $87.6 billion more for Iran war
The Trump administration has requested an additional $87.6 billion in funding from the U.S. Congress. Most of the requested budget is intended to address urgent needs related to the war in Iran.
Rutte contradicts US criticism of NATO allies
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday to address Washington's criticism of European allies. Rutte stated that the criticism regarding E...
ICC judges go to US court over sanctions
Three judges from the International Criminal Court (ICC) have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging sanctions imposed on court staff. They argue that these measures violate Uni...
Amsterdam public transport stops far less accessible than city claims, Court of Audit finds
Most Amsterdam children out of school for religious reasons must return to school
Most children in Amsterdam currently exempted from school for religious or ideological reasons will be required to return starting next academic year. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that ...
Dutch ministers appear in Damascus to discuss forced return of Syrian asylum seekers
Dutch ministers Bart van den Brink and Tom Berendsen met with the Syrian government in Damascus on Wednesday to discuss the forced return of Syrian asylum seekers. The diplomatic visit was kept secret...
US and Iran to meet again in late June for technical talks
The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold a second round of technical talks on June 29 or 30 aimed at ending their conflict. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the meeting is expecte...
'What are the real health effects of Tata Steel's plans?' Health First calls for clarity before state grants billions in subsidies
The foundation Gezondheid Op 1 has filed a lawsuit against the Dutch State to halt a multi-billion euro sustainability subsidy for Tata Steel until its health impacts are fully understood. The group a...
New Velsen city theater to be nearly twice as large, neighborhood concerned about parking
The new city theater in IJmuiden is planned to be significantly larger and taller than the current structure. Despite the expansion, local residents have voiced concerns primarily regarding the theate...
Major fraud at sports company SRO, manager of facilities in Haarlem, Velsen and Zandvoort: Five million euros concealed
A five-million-euro fraud involving falsified invoices and work hours has been uncovered at SRO, a sports facility management company co-owned by the city of Haarlem. While the malpractice appears cen...