Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Prosecution: no decision yet on appeal against Weski
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) has not yet decided whether to appeal the verdict against former lawyer Inez Weski. While officials intend to study the court's ruling carefully, they noted a...
PRO and D66 target June 3 for Amsterdam coalition agreement, Bij1 likely to lose seat in Zuidoost
Italy wants to discuss EU sanctions against Israeli minister
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has requested that the European Union discuss potential sanctions against an Israeli minister regarding the treatment of Global Sumud Flotilla activists. Tajani...
Moerdijk may remain after all: new port expansion option on the table
The Dutch government is considering a reduced expansion of the port and industrial area near Moerdijk, which could allow the village of Moerdijk to remain. This development follows a statement from th...
Ombudsman: government knows who needs help but is not helping
The National Ombudsman's annual report states that the Dutch government often fails to provide timely assistance to citizens despite knowing who needs help. Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen argues for a ...
Princess Amalia: 'Sad that I already talk about threats quite normally'
Princess Amalia of the Netherlands shared her perspective on the ongoing security threats against her during a recent press interview. The 22-year-old crown princess noted that she finds it sad that s...
New developments for the Korte Verspronckweg
The Haarlem city council has approved plans to transform the Korte Verspronckweg into a car-light residential neighborhood featuring approximately 200 homes, with 50% dedicated to social housing. The ...
Subsidy for reuse plans
The city of Haarlem is offering subsidies for initiatives that focus on repairing, sharing, or reusing materials to reduce CO2 emissions. Residents and non-profits can receive up to €5,000 in fundin...
Information market on Schipholweg projects
An information market will be held on May 28, 2026, to discuss various urban development projects around Schipholweg in Haarlem. Key topics include the new Haarlem Spaarnepoort public transport hub, h...
King views asylum protests with ‘great concern’
King Willem-Alexander expressed deep concern over recent violent asylum protests in Loosdrecht, emphasizing that the right to protest should not involve violence, especially against emergency responde...
Amsterdam homeowners to lose right to social housing starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, the city of Amsterdam will implement new regulations that deny homeowners access to social rental housing to prioritize those in greater financial need. Amsterdam is the first munici...
Amsterdam homeowners will soon be banned from social housing
The municipality of Amsterdam plans to prohibit homeowners from renting social housing starting next year. This measure is intended to ensure that social rental properties are reserved for households ...
Number of complaints against MP Markuszower rises to 20
Twenty police reports have been filed against Dutch MP Gidi Markuszower following controversial remarks he made about Palestinian asylum seekers. Authorities expect the number of complaints to increas...
Organizations: Only the cabinet's tone on Israel is different
Five organizations met with the Dutch cabinet on Thursday to discuss the ongoing conflicts in Israel, Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. While the groups noted a more empathetic tone from the governmen...
Ebola infection reported hundreds of kilometers from outbreak area
An Ebola case has been confirmed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the rebel group M23. The infection was detected hundreds of kilometers away from the primary outbreak zone.
Shoplifter eats stolen meal on toilet after arrest; Prosecutors seek to deport Polish repeat offender
A 37-year-old Polish repeat offender was arrested on March 28 for stealing food from a supermarket in Castricum. After being detained, he locked himself in a toilet to consume a stolen ready-made meal...
British government releases documents on Prince Andrew
The British government has released documents regarding Prince Andrew's appointment as an international trade envoy, revealing that no background or security checks were conducted at the time. These d...
Mayor: no one forced to sleep outside in Ter Apel
Mayor Jaap Velema of Westerwolde stated that no asylum seekers were forced to sleep outside at the Ter Apel application center on Wednesday night. He confirmed that everyone was offered alternative sl...
Life in EU to become much more expensive this year: inflation rises to 3.1 percent
The European Commission's spring forecast predicts that inflation in the European Union will rise to 3.1% this year. This trend is largely driven by increased energy prices resulting from conflict in ...
Both of Tata Steel’s polluting coke and gas plants must close; company’s survival depends on speed of transition
Tata Steel in IJmuiden is facing the mandatory closure of its two polluting coke and gas plants after environmental regulators threatened to revoke their permits. While the company acknowledges the cl...
Asylum minister: municipalities cannot be forced to provide emergency shelter
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink stated that he lacks the legal authority to force municipalities to provide emergency shelter for asylum seekers. This announcement follows reports that the Ter Apel...
No agreement yet on EU return rules for rejected asylum seekers
The European Parliament, EU member states, and the European Commission failed to reach an agreement on the return policy for rejected asylum seekers on Thursday. Negotiations, stalled by a disagreemen...
Ukraine makes most territorial gains in two years, think tank says
Ukraine has achieved its largest territorial gains in two years following an incursion into Russia's Kursk region, according to the Institute for the Study of War. Ukrainian forces have reportedly sei...
Military resumes explosives training in nature reserves
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has resumed training with explosives in nature areas after a temporary suspension following wildfires caused by earlier drills. New regulations mandate that such exercise...
Council of State approves construction of ten houses on Kaag Island: ‘Ferry can handle five extra cars at peak hour’
The Dutch Council of State has approved the construction of ten new houses on Kaageiland at Julianalaan 68-70. This decision follows years of legal objections, with the court ruling that the local fer...
Ukraine attacks refinery hundreds of kilometers inside Russia
The Ukrainian military conducted an attack on a Rosneft oil refinery in Syzran, Russia, located over 800 kilometers from the border. President Volodymyr Zelensky shared footage of the strike, which re...
Alderman Van Buren downplays 67 million in discrepancies, but acknowledges problems with Afis financial system: ‘Not very surprised’
Major projects coming to Schipholweg Haarlem, info market at Olympia
The municipality of Haarlem is hosting an information market on Thursday, May 28, to discuss upcoming construction projects near the Schipholweg. Residents can visit Sportvereniging Olympia between 4:...
Flotilla organization: Dutch fly to Istanbul
Six Dutch citizens arrested by Israel during a Gaza flotilla operation are scheduled to leave the country for Istanbul on Thursday. The Turkish government has chartered flights to transport the partic...
CNN: Iran recovering faster than expected, US intelligence says
U.S. intelligence reports indicate that Iran's military is recovering more quickly than previously estimated following a ceasefire declared six weeks ago. Sources claim the country has already resumed...