Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Americans talk to Russians and Chinese in Geneva about nuclear weapons
U.S. officials are holding talks in Geneva with Russian and Chinese delegations regarding nuclear weapons. Following a meeting with Russian representatives on Monday, the American delegation is schedu...
Jetten calls Zelensky immediately after taking office
Shortly after taking office, Prime Minister Rob Jetten held a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Jetten reaffirmed that the Netherlands remains committed to providing unconditiona...
Summoned US ambassador fails to appear at French ministry
US Ambassador Charles Kushner failed to appear at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday after being summoned. In response, the French government is imposing restrictions on the contact Kush...
Klöpping: Amsterdam claims promises are legally worthless
The municipality of Amsterdam argued in court that promises made to residents carry no legal weight in a lawsuit regarding mass tourism. This defense follows a legal challenge by the foundation "Amste...
Orange underwear, sea bass fillet and a pen that doesn't work: the first day of the Jetten cabinet
The Jetten cabinet officially began its term on Monday following the departure of the Schoof cabinet. The first day was marked by several unusual incidents, including nervousness from the King and a d...
Sint Maarten Prime Minister congratulates counterpart Jetten's cabinet
Prime Minister Luc Mercelina of Sint Maarten has congratulated Rob Jetten on the formation of a new government in the Netherlands. Mercelina expressed his commitment to working with the Jetten adminis...
Haarlem politicians reject 'democracy-undermining' AI voting guide: 'Voters, do not use it!'
Political parties in Haarlem are warning citizens against using Keus.nl, an AI-generated voting guide, due to inaccuracies and fabricated party positions. Local politicians claim the tool undermines d...
Young, highly educated and strikingly white: this is what the Jetten cabinet looks like
The new Jetten cabinet is characterized as being young, predominantly male, and highly educated with limited ethnic diversity. An analysis of the eighteen ministers reveals specific demographic trends...
Mona Keijzer leaves BBB after breach of trust, continues as independent MP
Former Deputy Prime Minister Mona Keijzer has resigned from the BBB party after being passed over for the leadership role. She intends to remain in the House of Representatives as an independent membe...
Judge blocks publication of report on Trump classified documents
A U.S. judge has blocked former special counsel Jack Smith from publishing his report regarding Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents. Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that releasing information ...
Alternative Velsen voting guide is unverifiable. ‘Fishing is cultural heritage’
Voters in the municipality of Velsen are facing uncertainty ahead of the upcoming municipal elections in three weeks. Concerns have been raised regarding the alternative voting aid Keus.nl, which crit...
Prime Minister Dick has left the group
The article speculates on whether Prime Minister Dick Schoof's cabinet utilized a private group chat for informal communication and logistical coordination. It questions whether the group has been dis...
More than 600 migrants have already died in the Mediterranean this year
The UN migration agency IOM reports that at least 606 migrants have died in the Mediterranean Sea since the start of this year. This represents the highest number of recorded deaths for the beginning ...
Controversial Mandelson taken away by police
Former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson was arrested by police at his home. According to reports from The Times, the 72-year-old was taken into custody.
Dozens dead since operation against Mexican cartel boss
A federal operation in Mexico targeting cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, has resulted in at least 74 deaths. Security Minister Omar Hamid García Harfuch confirmed th...
North Holland coastal municipalities also want mandatory insurance for small sea vessels: ‘No one is currently responsible’
Coastal municipalities in North Holland are calling for mandatory insurance for small sea vessels following an incident where a fishing cutter remained stranded off Zandvoort for a month. The municipa...
Council approves Kooiplein building plans: residents head to Supreme Court. 'We’ve been fooled'
The Castricum municipal council has approved the TAM environment plan for construction projects at Kooiplein. Disappointed local residents have responded by announcing they will challenge the decision...
Pensions for 260,000 people in metal technology up by 8.3 percent
The Dutch pension fund PMT is increasing pensions by 8.3 percent for over 260,000 retirees in the metal technology industry. This increase was made possible following the transition to a new pension s...
Trial of Spanish PM's wife dismissed, more investigation needed
The trial against Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been postponed after a judge ruled that further investigation is necessary. Gómez is under investigation for the a...
US not involved in death of cartel boss, according to Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on Monday that the United States was not involved in the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho. She clarified that the U...
Newly sworn-in Jetten cabinet holds first cabinet meeting
The newly sworn-in Jetten cabinet held its first council of ministers meeting on Monday afternoon to finalize the distribution of tasks within the various ministries. This meeting follows preliminary ...
New ministers welcomed by predecessors at their ministries
On Monday afternoon, new Dutch ministers and state secretaries were officially welcomed to their respective ministries by their predecessors. The incoming officials formally assumed control of the dep...
Nothing remains but to wish Jetten I the best
On Monday, a new official cabinet photo was taken featuring His Majesty the King and the members of the Jetten I cabinet. This event marks the continuation of a 55-year-old tradition for new Dutch adm...
Jetten receives congratulations from Belgian and Luxembourgish prime ministers
The prime ministers of Belgium and Luxembourg have congratulated Rob Jetten on his new appointment, highlighting the importance of strong Benelux cooperation. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever call...
Health ministers want to consult sector before making decisions
Dutch health ministers Sophie Hermans and Mirjam Sterk intend to consult with the healthcare sector before finalizing decisions on budget cuts. Minister Hermans expressed hope that these discussions w...
Venezuela demands immediate release of Maduro at UN
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil demanded the immediate release of President Nicolás Maduro during a session at the United Nations. Maduro was reportedly captured by U.S. forces earlier this yea...
Coffee with William Clairbois (Party for Development): "We started as cavemen"
William Clairbois, the leader of the Partij voor Ontwikkeling, is seeking a seat in the Amsterdam city council with a platform focused on human progress and self-development. His party proposes polici...
Tofik Dibi, lead candidate for Bij1: ‘I was the ‘brave Moroccan gay man’ until I spoke out about Gaza’
Prison sentence for calling for citizen border controls
A police judge in Assen sentenced 54-year-old activist Jan H. to six weeks in prison for inciting citizens to perform illegal border controls. The court ruled that the defendant's actions were unlawfu...
Prosecutors seek prison sentence for calling for citizen border controls
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 45-day prison sentence against a 54-year-old activist for inciting citizens to perform their own border controls via Facebook. Prosecutors also requ...