Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Explosions heard in Kyiv after missile attack warning
Powerful explosions were reported in Kyiv early Sunday morning following warnings from Ukrainian authorities of an incoming Russian ballistic missile attack. Residents were urged to seek shelter as se...
Suspect in assault on officer at The Hague asylum protest still in custody
One suspect remains in custody following the arrest of eight people during a protest against asylum seeker housing at the former Haga Hospital in The Hague on Saturday. The individual is suspected of ...
Beverwijk had the lowest voter turnout in the province in 2022. Will residents find the polls next month?
Beverwijk recorded the lowest voter turnout in North Holland during the 2022 municipal elections, with only 43.9% of eligible residents casting a ballot. Ahead of next month's elections, local reports...
Anton de Kom born exactly 128 years ago: "He was a razor-sharp writer and organizer"
The Black Archives held a memorial in Amsterdam to honor the 128th birthday of Anton de Kom, a Surinamese writer and resistance fighter who campaigned against colonialism and racism. Participants high...
Not a drop of sugar comes from the tap
Columnist Wouter Klootwijk discusses tap water and the sugar tax in his latest weekly column about food. The piece highlights that tap water is naturally sugar-free, providing context to the ongoing d...
Trump says he will send a hospital ship to Greenland
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he intends to send a hospital ship to Greenland to provide medical treatment to the sick. The announcement follows his previous expressions of interest in t...
One dead and several injured after explosions in Ukrainian city Lviv
Explosions in the center of Lviv, Ukraine, killed a female police officer and injured at least 15 others early Sunday morning. The blasts occurred while police were responding to a reported burglary a...
The clock is already ticking for Jaimi van Essen: youngest minister gets toughest task
Jaimi van Essen, the youngest minister in the new Dutch cabinet, has been tasked with resolving the country’s complex and stalled nitrogen crisis. He aims to adopt a more conciliatory approach towar...
US import tariffs hit Dutch exports, but economy remains resilient
The US Supreme Court has ruled that import tariffs previously imposed by President Trump are unlawful, providing relief for international exporters and American consumers. Although these tariffs had i...
What do young people want from Velsen politics? ‘An apartment is only possible if you have a partner and a good job’
Young people in Velsen are sharing their priorities for the next four years as local political parties develop their election programs. A major concern for this demographic is the housing crisis, with...
Walking behind bars, always ‘earpieces’ nearby: This is what Jetten's life under security will look like
The article details the rigorous security measures and lifestyle changes Rob Jetten would face as prime minister, including constant surveillance and limited privacy. It examines how former and curren...
Haarlem Paid Parking platform faces closure due to lack of funds: 'Unfortunately possible'
The platform Haarlem Betaald Parkeren (HBP), which played a key role in the city's parking referendum campaign, is facing potential closure due to a lack of financial resources. Founder Edwin Vermaire...
About a hundred people at demonstration in The Hague against ICE
Approximately 100 people gathered at the Koekamp in The Hague on Saturday afternoon to protest against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Organized by groups including Dolle Mina’s ...
D66 alderman represents party with youngest council candidates in Uitgeest. René Oud: 'Come to a meeting sometime'
D66 alderman René Oud has successfully recruited the youngest slate of candidate council members for his party in Uitgeest. Oud attributes the age diversity within the local party to his strategy of ...
Hundreds of protesters cause unrest in The Hague's Vogelwijk district
Approximately 200 protesters gathered in the Vogelwijk neighborhood of The Hague to demonstrate against the conversion of the former HagaZiekenhuis into a housing facility. The proposed site is intend...
Living in a time of proof
Journalist and poet Yanaika Zomer discusses an incident of police violence against a woman in Utrecht in her latest column. She reflects on the modern cultural demand for visual evidence, emphasizing ...
Bulb industry stays calm: Regardless of who lives in the White House, there are always tulips in the garden
The Dutch flower bulb and nursery industry is remaining calm following recent developments regarding U.S. import tariffs. Mark-Jan Terwindt, director of the sector's trade association, expressed confi...
Incoming Prime Minister Jetten completes task as formateur
Rob Jetten, leader of the D66 party, has completed his role as formateur and submitted his final report to the Speaker of the House. He is scheduled to be sworn in as the new Prime Minister on Monday.
Russian intelligence calls Telegram a security risk
Russia's domestic security service, the FSB, has labeled the messaging app Telegram a security risk, claiming that foreign intelligence services can intercept communications for military purposes. The...
Slovakia threatens to cut off emergency power to Ukraine over oil dispute
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has threatened to halt emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine if the transit of Russian oil to Slovakia is not resumed. Slovakia and Hungary are protesting Ukraine...
Trump signs executive order for global levy, Macron pleased with US court ruling
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday introducing a new 10 percent global import tariff on goods. The action followed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling earlier that day that declar...
Macron urges calm ahead of radical nationalist's death commemoration
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for calm ahead of a commemorative march scheduled for Saturday afternoon in Lyon. The event honors a radical nationalist who was recently beaten to death in...
Stricter terrorism controls in Port of IJmuiden, many quays equipped with fences
The Port of IJmuiden is implementing stricter security measures and restricting public access to several quays to combat terrorism. Following the example of other major Dutch ports like Rotterdam and ...
Will Americans get their money back? Lawsuits loom after $175 billion in import tariffs
After the U.S. Supreme Court rejected certain import duties, American businesses and consumers are exploring legal avenues to recover $175 billion in paid tariffs. Despite the ruling, Donald Trump has...
Four debates in Bloemendaal ahead of municipal elections
Bloemendaal will host four election debates in preparation for the upcoming municipal elections. The series begins on Friday, February 20, with the "Rainbow Debate" held in Aerdenhout.
Venezuelan authorities grant amnesty to 379 prisoners
Venezuelan authorities have granted amnesty to 379 political prisoners following the passage of a new law on Friday. The move follows the removal of former President Nicolás Maduro from power and is ...
The tax authorities as the worm in the apple
Reforming the tax system has emerged as one of the most significant challenges for the Dutch government, despite being overshadowed by high-profile issues like nitrogen and migration. This complex fis...
Beverwijk sacrifices green space for Heemskerk housing development: 299 new homes near station area
The Beverwijk city council has approved a plan to construct 299 new homes at Euratomplein near the Heemskerk station area. The project involves building on a small portion of land belonging to Beverwi...
'If this ban is implemented, it won't solve the PFAS problem': Jasper Roubos from Haarlemmermeer fears for the future of Dutch arable farming
Dutch farmer Jasper Roubos warns that a potential ban on pesticides containing PFAS could destroy the country's arable farming sector without effectively solving the chemical pollution problem. The Ne...
Netherlands considers ban on PFAS pesticides
The Netherlands is considering a ban on various pesticides containing PFAS to protect the country's groundwater. While drinking water companies support the potential measure, farmers have expressed si...