Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
This is Anna, and she costs too much: ‘Our daughter is an expense’
Jonas Baart shares his struggles regarding the 24-hour care required for his 14-year-old disabled daughter, Anna, amidst constant threats to their funding. He highlights the emotional toll of a system...
Trump breaks record for longest State of the Union
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in United States history, lasting approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes. This duration broke the previous record set by Bill ...
Trump praises economy during State of the Union despite discontent
During his State of the Union address, U.S. President Donald Trump praised his economic policies as a major success and stated that the national economy is doing well. His remarks come despite ongoing...
Democrat ejected from chamber during Trump's State of the Union
Democrat Al Green was removed from the chamber during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address. Green held up a sign in an apparent protest against a controversial video shared on the Presi...
Pilot emergency support points launched in nearly 70 municipalities
A trial involving emergency support points has launched in nearly 70 municipalities across all 25 security regions. The Association of Dutch Municipalities (VNG) announced the start of the program on ...
Trump administration sues UCLA for antisemitism
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), alleging the institution fostered a hostile work environment for Jewish and Israeli employe...
International vote could be decisive in Amsterdam elections
Alleged Epstein victims to attend Trump's State of the Union
Alleged victims of late businessman Jeffrey Epstein attended President Donald Trump's State of the Union address after being invited by Democratic lawmakers. The women's presence was intended to highl...
Riot police intervene in protest against asylum center in Bleskensgraaf
Riot police intervened in the Dutch town of Bleskensgraaf during a protest against a proposed asylum seekers center that turned violent. Protesters targeted officers with stones, glass, and heavy fire...
Searches at Prince Andrew's former home completed
Police have concluded their searches at the former residence of Prince Andrew. The results of the investigation and what was found during the searches have not yet been disclosed.
Cabinet investigates ban on harmful insulation foam
The Dutch cabinet is exploring options to ban the use of UF-foam as an insulation material or to withdraw associated sustainability subsidies. This investigation follows health warnings from the GGD, ...
Rushed Senate vote prevents problems at IND
A hurried vote in the Dutch Senate has prevented significant implementation problems for the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). The agency, which processes asylum applications, relies on th...
Iran: Agreement with US within reach if diplomacy prioritized
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that a diplomatic agreement with the United States is within reach if diplomacy remains the priority. He emphasized Iran's desire for a fair deal in the ...
Lawmaker: 179 released under Venezuelan pardon law
Venezuelan authorities have released 179 prisoners and pardoned 3,000 individuals on bail under a new amnesty law. Jorge Arreaza, who oversees the process for parliament, reported these figures as the...
A minute of silence and an ambulance for Ukraine: ‘During the bombings, the children keep playing football’
Approximately one hundred people, primarily Ukrainian women, gathered on Tuesday evening to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The meeting included a minute of sile...
Louvre director resigns after high-profile robbery and strikes
Laurence des Cars has resigned as the president of the Louvre museum, with French President Emmanuel Macron accepting her resignation on Tuesday. The museum has recently faced significant challenges, ...
Iranian ambassador summoned after seizure of diplomatic shipment
The Iranian ambassador was summoned to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday following Iran's seizure of a Dutch diplomatic shipment. The ministry described the incident as unacceptable and...
Number of new city council candidates falls slightly
The number of new candidates for the upcoming municipal elections in the Netherlands has slightly decreased compared to 2022. According to an ANP analysis of official candidate lists, approximately 59...
Man ordered to pay 302,000 euros for fraud during corona crisis
A 61-year-old man from Hillegom has been ordered to pay 302,000 euros to the Dutch state for fraud committed during the COVID-19 pandemic. He solicited donations for websites critical of government po...
Slovakia: Oil via Druzhba pipeline to resume Thursday
Slovakia expects to resume receiving Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline this Thursday following repairs to the infrastructure. The supply line, which also serves Hungary and the Czech Republic, was ...
Cabinet plan to extend working life under fire from unions and opposition
The new Dutch cabinet's plan to raise the retirement age more quickly is facing strong opposition from labor unions and political parties. Unions have threatened protests if the proposal is not withdr...
Von der Leyen: there are other options for Ukraine loan
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that Ukraine will receive a 90 billion euro loan from the European Union as promised by all 27 member states. During a press conference in ...
Ukraine: No truth to Russian claims about nuclear weapons
Ukraine has dismissed claims from Russia's foreign intelligence service that it is attempting to acquire nuclear weapons or components with assistance from the UK and France. Kremlin officials indicat...
'Coalition of the Willing' underscores support for Ukraine
The 'Coalition of the Willing' reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine against Russia on the fourth anniversary of the 2022 invasion. Leading European allies pledged to continue providing mili...
EU Commissioner: Stripping Hungary's voting rights is up to member states
European Commissioner Michael McGrath stated that the decision to strip Hungary of its EU voting rights rests with member states rather than the European Commission. This follows Hungary's continued o...
Zelensky to run for second term if war is not over
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he will run for a second term if the war with Russia is still ongoing at the time of the next election. He confirmed his candidacy during an interview ...
So-called academic Pieter Kuit ordered to repay over €300,000 in donations for COVID policy research
A Dutch court has ordered Pieter Kuit to repay more than 300,000 euros in donations he collected for an alleged study on COVID-19 policies. The court ruled that Kuit, who falsely claimed to be a maste...
Municipalities call AI voting aid Keus a dangerous experiment
The AI-powered voting aid Keus has been taken offline following criticism from the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG). The VNG described the tool as a dangerous experiment that could pote...
VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland: Debts written off too often
Dutch business organizations VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland have warned the House of Representatives that debt is being forgiven too frequently, claiming this trend negatively impacts entrepreneurs. The de...
NGOs petition Israeli Supreme Court over blocked aid operations
A group of international aid organizations has petitioned the Israeli Supreme Court to block a ban on their operations in Gaza and the West Bank. The organizations warned that such a prohibition would...