Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Nowhere has as many parties in the city council as Almelo: ‘A rough political climate’
Almelo's city council is the most fragmented in the Netherlands, currently operating under a minority coalition within a harsh political environment. The situation became so dysfunctional that profess...
Food scarcity rising alarmingly in war-torn Somalia
The number of people facing severe food insecurity in Somalia has doubled since early last year, reaching nearly 6.5 million. According to UN-backed observers, this crisis affects almost a third of th...
Chinese military feels toll of purges, says think tank
The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) reports that extensive purges within the top ranks of the Chinese military have likely reduced its combat readiness. The ongoing campaign has a...
Asylum minister rushed to Senate debate on first working day
New Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink attended an urgent Senate debate on his first day in office to discuss the extension of a law regarding biometric data for asylum seekers. The legislation must b...
Lebanon: Israel fired on observation post in the south
Lebanon has accused Israel of deliberately targeting a military observation post in the southern part of the country. In response, the Lebanese armed forces were reportedly ordered to defend their pos...
European Parliament calls for more EU sanctions against Russia
The European Parliament has voted to call for increased EU sanctions against Russia, including a phase-out of imports such as oil, petroleum products, and nuclear fuel. Supported by 437 MEPs, the reso...
A coffee with Peter van der Helm (Libertarian Party): Amsterdam now only a city for the rich
Peter van der Helm, leader of the Libertarian Party in Amsterdam, advocates for drastic cuts to the city's civil service and a significant reduction in regulations and taxes. Drawing inspiration from ...
Furious creator pulls AI voting guide offline after backlash in Haarlem and Leiden: ‘Step on a Lego brick’
Mark Keus has taken his AI-generated voting guide, Keus.nl, offline following backlash and threats. The decision came after city councils in Haarlem and Leiden expressed serious concerns about the too...
Russia gained more ground in fourth year of war, researchers say
The Russian military captured more territory in the fourth year of its invasion of Ukraine than in the preceding two years combined. According to data from a prominent think tank, Russia seized an add...
Amsterdam allocates half a million euros to Kyiv
The city of Amsterdam has allocated €500,000 to assist the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, in restoring its energy infrastructure. This financial support is intended to help repair and maintain the city's ...
Police stop using crime prediction algorithm
The Dutch police discontinued the use of the Crime Anticipation System (CAS) in December, a predictive algorithm designed to forecast crime risks. The move follows long-standing criticism from the Cou...
Evening on equal opportunities and diversity in education at Haventheater IJmuiden
The municipality of Velsen and Haventheater IJmuiden hosted an evening on March 9th focused on equality of opportunity and diversity in education. The event was organized in collaboration with Discrim...
Shell and Eneco ignored advice to protect birds at wind farm
Shell and Eneco ignored recommendations from the Dutch Minister of Climate and Green Growth to shut down offshore wind turbines for 36 hours last autumn to protect migrating birds. The energy companie...
Vermeer: Keijzer spoke with Markuszower, trust is broken
BBB member Henk Vermeer stated that trust in Mona Keijzer has been broken following her departure from the party due to a leadership succession dispute. Vermeer alleged that Keijzer held unauthorized ...
Kremlin: Russia to keep fighting until goals in Ukraine are achieved
The Kremlin spokesperson announced that Russia will continue its military operations until all objectives of the invasion of Ukraine are achieved. The statement was made on the anniversary of the 2022...
Zelensky: Without EU accession date, Putin will divide Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the European Parliament that his country requires a specific date for accession to the European Union. He warned that without a clear timeline, Vladimir Put...
Trust in Jetten cabinet clearly still needs to grow: read the answers to your questions here
Political reporters from AD addressed reader concerns regarding the new Jetten cabinet's policy plans in a liveblog. The discussion focused on proposed cuts to unemployment benefits and the controvers...
LIVE: Now Mona Keijzer is starting a party, when will there be an electoral threshold?
Political reporters from the AD are hosting a live session to answer public questions regarding the new Dutch cabinet's proposed financial plans and budget cuts. The discussion focuses on the potentia...
EU leaders in Kyiv: Aggressor must not be rewarded
EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa issued a joint statement in Kyiv, asserting that Russia must not be rewarded for its invasion of Ukraine. They emphasized that Russia will be held ac...
Young Haarlem intellectuals were already discussing cremation, vegetarianism, and prostitution rules around 1850
Around 1850, young intellectuals in Haarlem engaged in discussions regarding progressive social issues like cremation and vegetarianism following the 1848 constitutional reform. This period marked a s...
Bitcoin heading for biggest loss in years
Bitcoin is experiencing its worst monthly performance since June 2022, with the price dropping to approximately $63,200 on Tuesday. Market analysts attribute the significant decline to uncertainty and...
European leaders in Kyiv to mark anniversary of 2022 Russian invasion
European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, traveled to Kyiv to commemorate the anniversary of the 2022 full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. During the visit, leaders from ...
Tour of green spaces in IJmuiden: D66 holds ring park walk
On March 14, the political party D66 will host a guided walk through various sites in IJmuiden that are designated to become part of the future Ringpark IJmuiden. Although the park does not yet exist,...
Toxic insulation foam found in tens of thousands of homes
Research by Zembla has revealed that UF-foam insulation has caused health issues in numerous residences. Consequently, the GGD is calling for a ban on the material, which has already been installed in...
Zelensky: Putin has not achieved goals after four years of war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on social media that Russia has failed to achieve its objectives four years after the full-scale invasion began. His remarks coincide with the fourth anni...
Olha, Julia and Oleksandr from Ukraine have been in the Netherlands for almost four years: ‘We are staying here. We have no place to go back to’
Olha, Julia, and Oleksandr are among tens of thousands of Ukrainians who sought refuge in the Netherlands following the Russian invasion nearly four years ago. They share their stories of building new...
Paid parking coming to Gein: residents must apply for parking permits
Paid parking will be introduced in the Gein neighborhood of Amsterdam-Zuidoost in approximately six weeks, ending its status as one of the city's last free parking areas. Residents and business owners...
