Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Israel: violent antisemitism in the Netherlands is unacceptable
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has condemned violent antisemitism in the Netherlands as completely unacceptable. He stated that it is intolerable for the historic Jewish community to continue facing s...
We are doing everything we can to make having children as difficult as possible
Young people in the Netherlands are increasingly delaying major life milestones like living together and starting a family due to financial and political barriers. Despite expressed concerns from poli...
CDA leader celebrates iftar in Osdorp: "It doesn't get more CDA than this"
Rogier Havelaar, the CDA lead candidate for Amsterdam, attended an iftar at a community center in Osdorp to highlight the party's commitment to social cohesion and local neighborhood investment. Despi...
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine flees country
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has fled the country after being in hiding since January. His departure follows allegations of fraud in the presidential election, which saw incumbent President Yow...
Melanie van der Horst (D66) aims to restore trust in government: 'Policy often holds the power'
Melanie van der Horst, leader of the D66 party in Amsterdam, has proposed a ten-point plan to restore public trust by making the municipal government more flexible and resident-focused. The plan advoc...
Roaring generators and colorful flower seeds: Haarlem parties turn on the charm on final major campaign day
Seventeen political parties held a final large-scale campaign event in Haarlem's Koningstraat this past weekend ahead of the upcoming municipal elections. The election market featured various activiti...
Trump wants more countries to send warships to the Gulf region
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on other countries to send warships to the Gulf region to protect oil tankers. The initiative aims to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid tensi...
EU sanctions against pro-Russian individuals extended after Hungary and Slovakia approval
The European Union has extended sanctions for six months against individuals and entities suspected of supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This decision follows the withdrawal of opposition from ...
Police Chief: police on alert after attacks on Jewish institutions
Police across the Netherlands are on high alert following attacks on a synagogue in Rotterdam and a Jewish school in Amsterdam. Police Chief Janny Knol stated that these incidents have a profound impa...
More focus on mental health and affordable youth housing in expensive hotspots? These are the choices for young people in Zandvoort
Ahead of the municipal elections on March 18, eight political parties in Zandvoort are focusing on mental health and affordable housing to retain young residents. The parties present different choices...
Haaretz: Israel and Lebanon to discuss attacks in coming days
Representatives from Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to meet in the coming days to discuss the ongoing conflict involving Hezbollah. These discussions mark the first diplomatic contact between the tw...
Van Weel: Link between school and synagogue attackers not ruled out
Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel stated that a possible connection between attacks on a Rotterdam synagogue and an Amsterdam Jewish school is currently being investigated. While four su...
Wienen bans music at BVNL nighttime campaign event to prevent noise nuisance
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem banned the BVNL party from playing music during a nighttime campaign event in the city center. The party intended the activity to support local nightlife and Haarlem Jazz, ...
Increased police presence at Jewish institutions in Amsterdam
Police presence has been significantly increased at Jewish institutions across Amsterdam following an overnight explosion at a school in the Buitenveldert neighborhood. Officers from the Surveillance ...
German philosopher and sociologist Jürgen Habermas dies at 96
The renowned German philosopher and sociologist Jürgen Habermas has passed away at the age of 96. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the modern era.
Yeşilgöz: local elections make a ‘massive difference’
VVD leader Dilan Yeşilgöz campaigned in Almere on Saturday to highlight the significant impact of municipal elections on residents' daily lives. Local candidate Lesley van Hilten expressed hope for ...
Bayram Gezer (61) combined 28 years of council work in Beverwijk with 41 years at Tata Steel: ‘To relax, I switched piles of paper’
Bayram Gezer is stepping down after serving 28 years as a council member in Beverwijk, making him one of the longest-serving local politicians in the Netherlands. Throughout his political career, he s...
Iran blamed for attacks on synagogue and Jewish school: 'Unfortunately, we see this more often'
A recent explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam-Zuid marks the third attack on Jewish institutions in the Netherlands and Belgium within a single week. Authorities are investigating potential links...
Vehicles stopped on A2 during XR protest
Police stopped two vans attempting to enter the A2 highway during an Extinction Rebellion demonstration, leading to a temporary closure of the road. The disruption occurred between Kruisdonk and Maast...
National police team for security of Jewish institutions
The Dutch police have established a national team, the NSGBO, to coordinate the security of Jewish institutions at a strategic level. This initiative follows recent security incidents, including an at...
Israel: Wave of antisemitism sweeps the Netherlands
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that a wave of antisemitism is affecting the Netherlands following an attack on a Jewish school in Amsterdam. The incident occurred during the night ...
Expatriate Cubans hope for return and trade in Cuba
The Cuban government is expected to introduce economic reforms next week that will allow exiled Cubans and their descendants to invest in and own small businesses. This move, reported by the Miami Her...
Student Finn pays 1300 euros in rent: The housing market is an important issue for me
Finn Rohde, a student living in Amsterdam, highlights the city's housing crisis as he prepares to pay 1,300 euros in monthly rent for a shared apartment. The article also explores political shifts in ...
Drenthe mayors: earthquake makes damage issue urgent
Mayors from the Drenthe municipalities of Aa en Hunze, Midden-Drenthe, and Assen expressed concern for residents following an earthquake on Friday night. They highlighted the urgency of addressing dam...
Yeşilgöz also considers Iranian link to attacks on Jewish targets
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz stated during a VVD campaign event that recent explosions at Jewish properties may be linked to Iran. She indicated that authorities are investigating the possi...
Iran warns UAE ports are targets
Iran has issued a warning stating that all ports in the United Arab Emirates are considered targets for defense against Israel and the United States. The Iranian military has advised residents of thes...
Heemstede farmer sounds alarm over historic meadow near Ipenrode: This landscape is in danger of disappearing
Farmer Antoon Milatz from the Dinkelhoeve has launched a petition and displayed banners to raise awareness about the potential disappearance of a historic meadow near the Ipenrode estate. He warns tha...
EV drivers have the last laugh as fuel prices skyrocket
Rising oil prices driven by tensions involving Iran have led to a sharp increase in petrol and diesel costs over the past two weeks. While traditional vehicle owners face higher prices at the pump, el...
First oil from US emergency reserves on the market next week
The United States will begin releasing oil from its strategic reserves by the end of next week to combat high fuel prices. A total of 172 million barrels will be released in response to market pressur...
Fragmentation in local politics growing, also in Haarlemmermeer: how do the right-wing parties differ?
Sixteen parties are contesting the Haarlemmermeer municipal elections, highlighting a trend of growing political fragmentation in local Dutch government. While left-wing parties have clear identities,...