Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Velsen Council faces key choice: intensive formation before summer or postpone until after recess?
Informateur Henk Jan Meijer has advised the Velsen city council to postpone the appointment of new aldermen until after the summer recess. The recommendation suggests focusing first on establishing a ...
Arts therapy removed as direct youth care in Haarlem. 'Parents and children are the victims'
Creative therapy will no longer be directly accessible as youth help in Haarlem, making it more difficult for children to receive psychological support through activities like art and drama. Critics w...
No punishment for Beverwijk man wearing Bandidos vest; 47-year-old could not have known it was illegal
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has acquitted a 47-year-old man who was prosecuted for wearing a Bandidos motorcycle club vest in June 2020. The court ruled that the man could not have known his actions...
Ukraine reports major missile attack on Kyiv
The Ukrainian capital of Kyiv was targeted by a ballistic missile attack on Saturday night, resulting in at least five injuries. Authorities reported that one of the injured individuals was hospitaliz...
Republicans critical of Trump's deal with Iran
Prominent Republicans have expressed concern over the potential agreement being negotiated by President Donald Trump with Iran. They fear the terms of the deal could allow Tehran to maintain or expand...
Iranian media contradict Trump over Hormuz reopening
Iranian state media has contradicted President Donald Trump's claim that the Strait of Hormuz would be fully reopened as part of a peace agreement with the United States. The Fars news agency describe...
White House on lockdown after shots reported nearby
The White House in Washington has been placed on lockdown following reports of gunshots in the vicinity. Journalists on the premises were moved to the press room and ordered to seek cover as a large p...
Trump reports 'broad agreement' on Iran deal
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that an agreement with Iran is largely finalized, with final details currently under discussion. The proposed deal reportedly include...
France eases Dover border controls due to congestion on scorching day
France temporarily relaxed border controls at Dover on Saturday to alleviate massive traffic congestion during a period of extreme heat. The decision followed reports of thousands of travelers waiting...
Massive anti-government protest in Belgrade
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Belgrade, Serbia, to demand new elections and voice their opposition to the government. The demonstration featured students and activists marching under the...
Endless stalling over young prostitutes: Hague promise unfulfilled for six governments
Six consecutive Dutch cabinets have failed to implement a legal change raising the minimum age for prostitutes from 18 to 21. Despite the simplicity of the proposed adjustment, the political promise h...
Deaths reported in Gaza and South Lebanon from Israeli attacks
Recent Israeli attacks in South Lebanon and Gaza have resulted in the deaths of five civilians in Lebanon and six people in Gaza, including five police officers and a 13-year-old boy. The reports indi...
Zelensky urges full EU membership after Merz proposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for full EU membership for his country, rejecting a proposal from German politician Friedrich Merz for a temporary intermediate status. Zelensky empha...
Hart voor Den Haag and D66: negotiations collapse
Coalition negotiations between the political parties Hart voor Den Haag and D66 have officially collapsed, ending the possibility of a governing partnership. Leaders Richard de Mos and Yousef Assad co...
Red Cross sets up 175 beds in night shelter in Groningen
The Red Cross is establishing a night shelter with 175 beds at the Hanzeplaza convention center in Groningen. Construction of the facility is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM.
International pressure mounts on Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir
France has joined Italy in calling for the European Union to impose sanctions on ultranationalist Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The move signals increasing international pressure on the official a...
Iran's top negotiator insists on his country's rights
Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized Iran's national rights during a meeting with Pakistani mediator General Asim Munir in Tehran. He warned of a significantly stronger response to a...
Police remove XR protesters from tracks at Utrecht Central
Police removed Extinction Rebellion activists from the train tracks at Utrecht Centraal station after they disrupted rail traffic on Monday afternoon. The demonstrators, who also held a sit-in in the ...
Pope visits toxic waste dump in Southern Italy
Pope Leo visited the region around Naples in Southern Italy to address the long-term illegal dumping of toxic waste. He condemned the environmental and social damage caused by a combination of crimina...
Extinction Rebellion activists enter tracks at Utrecht Central
Approximately twenty Extinction Rebellion activists entered the train tracks at Utrecht Central station to stage a protest. The demonstrators displayed banners with the message "Genocide spoort niet" ...
Essent raises rates and sounds alarm: ‘If government does nothing, middle incomes will face energy poverty’
Essent has become the first major energy supplier to increase its variable gas and electricity rates for the upcoming quarter, citing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The company warns that wi...
Jetten on Minnesma: tireless climate advocate
Dutch Minister Rob Jetten expressed his condolences following the death of Urgenda director Marjan Minnesma, praising her as a relentless advocate for climate action. He highlighted her creativity and...
Urgenda founder and director Marjan Minnesma dies at 59
Marjan Minnesma, the founder and director of the Dutch climate organization Urgenda, has passed away at the age of 59. She was widely recognized as the driving force behind the organization and its la...
Urgenda founder and director Marjan Minnesma dies
Marjan Minnesma, the founder and director of the Dutch climate organization Urgenda, has passed away at the age of 59. The organization announced her death on its website, honoring her as the driving ...
COA: Sixty waiting asylum seekers admitted to registration center
On Friday, approximately 60 asylum seekers waiting outside the Ter Apel application center were admitted to the reception facility for the first time since restrictions were imposed on Wednesday. Acco...
Jaïr Ferwerda shares his best anecdotes: 'Hiddema walking his cat on a leash, pure gold!'
Reporter Jaïr Ferwerda is sharing highlights from his twenty-five-year career covering politics in The Hague. In an interview with Mezza magazine, he recounts various anecdotes involving prominent Du...
Groningen to provide night shelter for Ter Apel asylum seekers in coming days
The city of Groningen will provide temporary night shelter at the Hanzeplaza convention center from Saturday through Monday to accommodate asylum seekers due to capacity issues in Ter Apel. Mayor Roel...
Media: Germany records another record number of naturalizations
Germany reached a record high of at least 309,000 naturalizations last year, according to preliminary data reported by Die Welt. This figure exceeds the previous record by 17,000, despite data from tw...
Historic Haarlem heritage Conrad Wharf from 1897 to make way for new construction
The Haarlem municipality has decided to proceed with a housing development that requires the demolition of historical remains of the 1897 Conradwerf shipyard, which were recently rediscovered hidden i...
Include meningococcal vaccine in vaccination program, pediatricians say
Dutch pediatricians are advocating for the meningococcal B vaccine to be included in the national vaccination program for infants following recent outbreaks in the United Kingdom. Currently, the Nethe...