Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
ON! pulls program offline after complaints about Hitler speech segment
The Dutch broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland! has removed an episode of the program 'Let's twist again' following significant public and political criticism regarding a segment featuring a speech by Adol...
Suspect in plot to attack Princesses Amalia and Alexia acquitted
A 33-year-old man accused of preparing an attack on Princesses Amalia and Alexia has been acquitted. The court ruled that the suspect was suffering from a psychosis at the time and had no actual inten...
Rutte's legacy, Jetten's underestimation, a formation error: this is why the cabinet is divided
The Jetten cabinet is facing significant internal division and difficult negotiations ahead of Prinsjesdag. Disagreements between D66, CDA, and the VVD regarding various policy issues have caused majo...
Municipality will not open IJtunnel to cyclists and pedestrians during major public transport strike on September 9
IJtunnel closed to cyclists, microcars, and pedestrians during 24-hour public transport strike
During a nationwide public transport strike on September 9, ferry services in Amsterdam will be suspended, making Amsterdam-Noord difficult to reach. The city government has decided not to open the IJ...
UN committee calls for extensive reparations for transatlantic slave trade
A UN committee has stated that countries involved in the transatlantic slave trade have a legal obligation to provide reparations to address ongoing issues such as systemic discrimination. The committ...
COVID-19 inquiry of then-Deputy Prime Minister Schouten (CU)
Former Deputy Prime Minister Carola Schouten and former SGP leader Kees van der Staaij are scheduled to testify in the final phase of the public coronavirus inquiry. The hearings are being conducted t...
Committee cites text message about Rutte, Grapperhaus and De Jonge: ‘They are whitewashing themselves’
The public hearings for the COVID-19 inquiry are entering their final phase in the Netherlands. Former SGP leader Kees van der Staaij and former Deputy Prime Minister Carola Schouten are scheduled to ...
Budget talks head into the evening as time runs out
Coalition parties D66, VVD, and CDA are currently engaged in late-night budget negotiations as the deadline for next year's budget approaches. The parties are under pressure to reach an agreement by M...
GL-Senate leader Rosenmöller (70) to step down after elections: 'Time to pass the baton'
Paul Rosenmöller, the leader of Progressief Nederland in the Dutch Senate, has announced his intention to retire from politics following the elections next May. Having previously led GroenLinks, he s...
Mayor Halsema sounds the alarm over homeless people and drug nuisance in Amsterdam: 3,644 troublemakers identified
Opinion: To combat human trafficking, sex workers must be treated as partners in dialogue
NBC News crew attacked by settlers in the West Bank
NBC News staff members were injured on Saturday after being attacked by Israeli settlers near Nablus in the West Bank. The incident occurred during a broader violent outburst in which dozens of settle...
Energy shortage looms, but The Hague is in no rush with new nuclear power plant
Despite acknowledging the necessity of a new nuclear power plant to ensure energy security, the Dutch government is failing to make progress due to political disagreements over costs and potential loc...
Minister apologizes for abuses in closed youth care
Raid on home of lead investigator of leaked report into municipal misconduct
Police have raided the home and vacation property of Bernadette Verheggen, a former lead investigator for the Amsterdam ombudsman. The investigation concerns the alleged leaking of a critical draft re...
Dozens dead and injured reported after Russian attack near Kyiv
Police raid home of author of leaked report on misconduct at Amsterdam municipality
Tennessee governor wants to rename airport after Dolly Parton
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced plans to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of country music icon Dolly Parton. The move serves as a tribute to the singer, who was born in the s...
Trump announces 'historic' oil deal with Venezuela
Former US President Donald Trump announced a significant agreement with Venezuela regarding access to the country's oil reserves. This deal reportedly grants the United States partial control over a l...
Almere surprised by North Holland's future plans: 'This is essential'
The municipality of Almere is urging the province of North Holland to include the IJmeer connection between Almere and Amsterdam in its future infrastructure plans. This connection is considered essen...
Stefano (13) went to Germany with a firearm, fifty rounds, and two addresses – presumably for an attack on a Hells Angel
Education Alderman Lahlah: Tackling inequality of opportunity can sometimes take generations
Amsterdam's education commissioner Esmah Lahlah is prioritizing the reduction of educational inequality, noting that the issue requires long-term structural effort. She emphasizes addressing teacher s...
Jetten struggles with the issue that was always simmering: there are three blood types in his cabinet
The Dutch cabinet is struggling to secure opposition support for the upcoming budget, and coalition parties D66, VVD, and CDA have also failed to reach an internal agreement. This discord suggests tha...
Election of bishop in Old Catholic Church of Haarlem: "Truly exciting"
The Old Catholic Church in Haarlem is holding a public election to select a new bishop, marking the retirement of the current leader, Dirk Jan Schoon. Unlike previous elections, the outcome remains hi...
Full council speaks out against intimidation and aggression toward local politicians
The Amsterdam city council has issued a joint statement condemning the growing intimidation and aggression directed toward local politicians. The council argues that actions such as threatening politi...
Haakon to be sworn in as new King of Norway on Tuesday
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway will take his oath as the new king before the Norwegian parliament on Tuesday. He succeeds his father, King Harald, who passed away on Friday at the age of 89.
Politics on the Amstel: Alderman Lahlah pulls a 'Moormannetje' and Nicolaï has lice
The 'Politiek aan de Amstel' podcast discusses local political developments in Amsterdam, including the debut of new aldermen Esmah Lahlah and Araya Sumter at the Stopera. The hosts also touch upon up...
New rules for onshore wind turbines introduced after much debate
The Dutch government has established new national regulations for the construction of onshore wind turbines following years of political debate. These rules mandate that the distance between wind turb...
200-meter wind turbines must be 400 meters from homes, new government standard announced
The Dutch cabinet has proposed a new national distance standard for onshore wind turbines. Under this regulation, the distance between a wind turbine and residential homes must be at least twice the t...