Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Tensions in cabinet over taxes? Jetten says no, but irritation persists
There is speculation regarding potential disagreements within the Dutch cabinet over proposed tax increases on wealth. While Minister Rob Jetten denies any internal divide, conflicting statements from...
New advisory board must ensure higher national labor productivity
The Dutch government has established an independent advisory board tasked with increasing national labor productivity. This initiative aims to address economic efficiency across the country.
Timmermans becomes Minister of State, Remkes and De Graaf also receive title
Former GroenLinks-PvdA leader Frans Timmermans, along with Johan Remkes and Thom de Graaf, have been appointed as Ministers of State. This honorary title is awarded to these prominent politicians in t...
Minister Yesilgöz looks like a travel influencer at the NATO summit
Cabinet wants 500-meter distance between houses and goat farms
The Dutch government has proposed a 500-meter buffer zone between new residential developments and goat farms to mitigate potential health risks. This decision follows a recommendation from the Health...
Hugo de Jonge faces tough questioning, name already came up frequently
Former Dutch Health Minister Hugo de Jonge is set to conclude the parliamentary inquiry into the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic today. Throughout the hearings, witnesses have scrutiniz...
Netherlands powerless now, but military could soon board and seize Russian shadow ship
The Dutch government is amending legislation to allow military personnel to board and seize suspected Russian shadow fleet vessels. These new legal powers will enable authorities to take action agains...
Instagram and Facebook are too addictive according to European rules
The European Commission has found that Meta's Instagram and Facebook apps violate European regulations due to their addictive design. The company faces potential fines unless it can demonstrate that i...
Foreigners to pay for Belgian roads: vignette becomes mandatory
Starting May 1, 2027, Belgium will introduce a mandatory vignette for all motorists using its main roads. This requirement will apply to all drivers, including those from the Netherlands who travel th...
Amsterdam police stop using selection tool intended to prevent ethnic profiling
Woman acquitted for depicting Minister Faber with Hitler mustache: 'Politicians must endure more'
A woman who depicted Dutch asylum minister Marjolein Faber with a Hitler mustache during a demonstration has been acquitted. The court ruled that the act falls under freedom of expression and noted th...
Aviation sector aims to reduce number of unruly, intoxicated passengers
Dutch Minister Vincent Karremans is taking action against the increasing issue of disruptive and intoxicated passengers on flights. Proposed measures to address this problem include implementing fines...
De Jonge's day: on testosterone, a lack of dissent and burning ambition
Hugo de Jonge faces his first parliamentary inquiry regarding the government's COVID-19 policy before the summer recess. Political reporter Niels Klaassen examines the challenging questions surroundin...
Dozens of riot police and eight police dogs storm Tussen Meer after being pelted
Dozens of riot police officers and police dogs cleared the Tussen Meer street in the Osdorp area of Amsterdam following civil unrest. The disturbance occurred after hundreds of youths gathered to set ...
Education Inspectorate reports mismanagement at Cornelius Haga Lyceum: 'Poor educational quality continues'
Queen Máxima and Minister Vijlbrief cycle through Southeast and speak with Amsterdammers in debt: 'Often the root of many problems'
Queues in the heat: Greek airports issue urgent plea over European border control
Greek airports are raising concerns regarding long queues caused by the implementation of a new European border control system for non-EU travelers. This follows similar issues previously reported at ...
Digital euro one step closer after European Parliament support
The European Parliament has voted in favor of plans for a digital euro, moving the initiative a step closer to implementation. This support allows final negotiations between European Union member stat...
Neighborhood organization De Groene Hub receives 300,000 euro subsidy from municipality
The Amsterdam municipality has granted a one-time subsidy of 300,000 euros to the neighborhood organization De Groene Hub to prevent it from ceasing operations. The organization, which focuses on sust...
Judge: protester who defaced Van Gogh Museum was wrongly prosecuted
Parcel delivery service ordered to halt operations by Labor Inspectorate
A package delivery service in North Holland has been ordered by the Labor Inspectorate to halt operations for one week. The inspection found that the company was employing individuals from outside Eur...
Inheritance tax is the most hated tax, people find it inherently unfair
While the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis reports public support for higher inheritance taxes, 50Plus senator Martin van Rooijen argues that the tax should be abolished entirely. He de...
Government cushioned small businesses from major financial problems during the coronavirus pandemic
During the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dutch government provided the primary financial support for small businesses, rather than banks. The internal financing provided by business owne...
Regulator suspends UWV training program for insurance physicians in Amsterdam over workplace culture concerns
Man boards train in Amsterdam with 75 bags of drugs in his body, caught in Germany: 3 years in prison
A 31-year-old Nigerian man was sentenced to three years in prison in Germany after being caught smuggling 75 packages of drugs in his body. The man had boarded a train in Amsterdam intending to reach ...
Increased camera surveillance on Jacob van Maerlantstraat following explosions
Keijzer critical of 'group of men' that determined corona policy, yet she did not resign herself
Former State Secretary Mona Keijzer has criticized the Dutch cabinet's decision-making process during the COVID-19 pandemic, claiming a small group of men ignored broader societal perspectives. Despit...
Police do everything possible to prevent escalation as World Cup party threatens to get out of hand
Gas and oil prices back to pre-peace talk levels
Gas and oil prices have returned to the levels seen prior to recent peace talks between the United States and Iran following a collapse in diplomatic negotiations. Consequently, stock markets in New Y...
New national tax office support center in Stadsloket Zuidoost
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration has opened a new support center at the Stadsloket Zuidoost in Amsterdam. This facility provides assistance with national tax inquiries, benefits, and payment i...