Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Psychological evaluation for man who planned to kill asylum seekers at Amsterdam center
Prosecution: Man wanted to murder asylum seekers at Amsterdam shelter
A 42-year-old man from Vught is suspected of attempted murder after allegedly planning to kill asylum seekers at a shelter in Amsterdam in early April. During a preliminary court hearing, prosecutors ...
Deaths in Lebanon from Israeli shelling
Israeli shelling in southern Lebanon has killed two people, according to the Lebanese civil protection service. The incident has placed renewed pressure on the existing ceasefire in Lebanon and ongoin...
More volunteers to relieve Amsterdam teachers: city allocates €100,000 for extra education ambassadors
Former Scottish SNP chair sentenced to over 5 years for corruption
Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for embezzling more than £400,000 in party funds. He admitted to using the st...
Why unions are shutting down public transport: ‘This is just the beginning’
Dutch trade unions FNV, CNV, and VCP have initiated strikes in the public transport sector to protest proposed government changes to social security. Union leaders warned that these actions are only t...
Czech President goes to court over NATO summit exclusion
Czech President Petr Pavel is taking legal action against the government after being excluded from the official delegation for the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. He has filed a case with the Constitu...
Amsterdam spent a one-off 13 million on cleaner streets – but what did it achieve?
Attention travelers: Public transport strike to have major impact Wednesday, what you need to know
A public transport strike organized by unions FNV, CNV, and VCP will cause significant disruptions across the Netherlands on Wednesday morning. The strike affects buses, trams, trains, and metros, imp...
Haarlem pays hundreds of thousands less than feared to Tax Authority over 'illegal' freelancers
The Haarlem city council expects to pay approximately 400,000 euros less in back taxes than originally budgeted for misclassified self-employed workers. The city had initially set aside 600,000 euros ...
Direct solar power use will continue to save money next year
Solar panels will remain profitable in the Netherlands even after the phase-out of the net metering scheme. To maximize savings, homeowners should focus on consuming solar energy directly as it is gen...
Iran and US set up four working groups for negotiations
Iran and the United States have agreed to establish four working groups to facilitate negotiations on various issues. This announcement follows the first day of technical discussions held in Switzerla...
Researchers find tens of thousands of shortcomings in digital accessibility
Researchers identified over 25,000 accessibility issues across 653 websites of Dutch organizations, revealing that none currently comply with European digital accessibility laws. The findings highligh...
Government must invest in IJmuiden lock complex: Port of Amsterdam CEO sees negative impact on shipping flow
The CEO of the Port of Amsterdam is calling on the Dutch government to invest in the IJmuiden lock complex to ensure the port remains accessible. He warned that failing to provide funding could lead t...
88,000 fewer self-employed as companies opt for flex workers: ‘The only option left’
The number of flexible workers in the Netherlands has increased by 63,000 over the past year, while the number of self-employed individuals continues to decline. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports t...
After mayo and ketchup, margarine in sachets: a silent revolution in canteens and hospitality
Smilde Foods has introduced tear-off pouches for margarine to reduce plastic waste in company canteens and the catering sector. The Dutch company spent over a year developing the new packaging, which ...
Trump says Reflecting Pool hit by vandals with a knife
President Donald Trump claimed that damage to the Reflecting Pool in Washington was caused by vandals with knives rather than a failed renovation. During an event focused on quantum computing, Trump s...
Heemskerk municipality designates 230 potential locations for public charging stations
The municipality of Heemskerk has designated 230 potential locations for public electric vehicle charging stations to be installed through 2030. Residents are invited to provide feedback or file objec...
What can Amsterdam learn from Berlin daycares? ‘In Germany they take more control’
Amsterdam introduces first cooling spots as heatwave approaches: ‘Staying cool shouldn't depend on your income’
Opinion: ‘There is still plenty of room for a drug consumption bus in Amsterdam-Zuid’
More arrests for planned attack on Trump's birthday
U.S. police have arrested two additional men suspected of planning an attack during a cage fight at the White House on President Donald Trump's birthday. These arrests follow five previous detentions ...
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads guilty to 18 sexual offenses
Jeffrey Donaldson, the 63-year-old former leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has been found guilty of eighteen sex offenses. The charges against the prominent pro-British po...
Belgium grants Taliban visas for EU talks
Belgium has issued visas to a five-member Taliban delegation to attend European Union consultations in Brussels. The planned visit, which could occur as early as Tuesday, has sparked significant contr...
Heerma understands Groningen frustration after reinforcement mistakes
Interior Minister Pieter Heerma expressed understanding for the frustration of Groningen residents following errors in safety assessments for homes in the earthquake-affected region. His comments foll...
French Prime Minister calls crisis meeting on heatwave
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu held a crisis meeting with ministers on Tuesday morning to discuss the impact of a severe heatwave affecting the country. A code red alert has been issued for ...
Darryl ‘Insayno’ was Haarlem’s city poet for two days until comments on slavery and the Holocaust surfaced: ‘My plans for Haarlem will remain in the vault forever’
Rapper Darryl Danchelo Osenga, known as Insayno, reflects on his brief two-day tenure as Haarlem's city poet in 2020, which ended due to controversy over past lyrics comparing slavery to the Holocaust...
'We're not being taken seriously,' says resigning member of Schiphol Social Council
Jeroen Wester, an elected member of the Maatschappelijke Raad Schiphol (MRS), has resigned from his position, claiming the advisory board is treated as a "rubber stamp." He stated that the council is ...
This 34-year-old D66 politician must solve the nitrogen crisis
Jaimi van Essen, a 34-year-old D66 minister, has been tasked with resolving the Netherlands' long-standing nitrogen crisis. As the cabinet prepares to release a new plan this week, Van Essen faces sig...
Neighborhood committee questions decision-making on Geesterduin 2.0 in Castricum
The Neighborhood Committee Regio Geesterhage has expressed concerns in an open letter regarding the decision-making process for the Geesterduin 2.0 development project in Castricum. The committee is q...