Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Tusk calls death of Russian cartoonist political murder
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has characterized the fatal shooting of a Russian cartoonist in Poland as a likely political murder. Tusk stated that if the killing was commissioned by Russia, it wo...
Kraaiennest youth feel sidelined: Hardly involved in OBA Next development plans
Tafary Duysker (43) cheers for Curaçao: ‘It is a dream for many, finally we are being fully seen’
District chair Carolien de Heer on the Oosterpark drug bus headache: 'I really lost sleep over it'
President Trump calls Iran deal not final
During the G7 summit in France, US President Donald Trump announced that the peace agreement with Iran is not yet final. He warned that the United States would resume military action if Iran fails to ...
European Parliament approves strict return rules for asylum seekers
The European Parliament has approved stricter rules for the deportation of rejected asylum seekers, allowing EU member states to establish return centers outside the union's borders. The legislation p...
Alderman Esmah Lahlah wants to end religious school exemptions: ‘Children in sight, children in the classroom’
European Union contributes nearly half a billion to fight Ebola
The European Union has committed 493 million euros to combat the ebola outbreak in Africa. The funding will support emergency medical aid as well as research into vaccines and treatments.
Reporter Madelief van Dongen: ‘No child should have to live on the streets, yet it happens in Amsterdam’
FNV leader Spekman lashes out at government: 'A downy blanket of words'
FNV chairman Hans Spekman has criticized the Dutch cabinet's proposed cuts to social security, calling for them to be withdrawn. In response, the labor union plans to hold protests and strikes next we...
V&D hotel plan backed by Haarlem city council despite ban; exception being explored
The Haarlem city government is considering an exception to its hotel ban to allow the conversion of the former V&D building into a hotel. Owners of the historic property at Verwulft requested the chan...
Tielen unable to dispel criticism of safer education bill
Members of the Dutch House of Representatives remain skeptical of State Secretary Judith Tielen's proposed law for free and safe education. Opposition parties expressed concerns that the legislation m...
New law to tackle high vet prices and overtreatment
State Secretary Silvio Erkens is drafting a new law to prevent veterinarians from overcharging pet owners through unnecessary treatments and expensive medications. The proposal aims to address rising ...
Cabinet takes action against soaring vet costs
The Dutch cabinet is introducing new legislation to address rising veterinary costs by requiring clinics to be more transparent about their fees. These measures also include a ban on price incentives ...
City of Amsterdam helps affected gym Onna 365 find new location after Osdorp explosion
Rutte: European countries already stepped in for ’many’ US cancellations
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that European allies have already significantly compensated for the defense reinforcements that the United States no longer reserves for Europe. Speaking befor...
Epidemiologist: forming critical OMT counterpart not a decision taken lightly
Epidemiologist Amrish Baidjoe stated that forming the "Red Team" during the COVID-19 pandemic was a difficult decision. The group of scientists provided critical feedback on the Dutch government's pan...
Scientist: Sense of urgency about COVID also varied among us
Epidemiologist Amrish Baidjoe testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee that the sense of urgency during the COVID-19 pandemic varied even among scientists. He noted that initial assessments ...
48 municipal notifications for demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 48 permit applications related to demolition and tree removal over the past week. These reports allow residents to stay informed about upcoming environmental and ...
Nuisance on Luxemburglaan in Heemskerk requires urgent action. 'Illegal dumping continues. The area is deteriorating'
Residents of the Luxemburglaan in Heemskerk are demanding urgent action to address persistent issues such as waste dumping, noise, and traffic nuisances. They criticize the local municipality and hous...
Arib settles dispute with House of Representatives presidium after mediation
Former House of Representatives Speaker Khadija Arib has settled her dispute with the parliamentary presidium through a mediation process. The conflict arose in 2022 after the presidium launched an in...
Avalon (25) is in constant pain and fears care will no longer be covered: ‘Even laughing hurts’
Avalon Leiman, a 25-year-old from The Hague with a rare connective tissue disorder, shares her struggle with chronic pain and disability. She expresses concern that proposed healthcare policy changes ...
Corona hearing with policy critics: ‘I felt like hunted game’
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic heard from two policy critics on its ninth day of hearings. These witnesses, who were not involved in official decision-making, shared their ...
Watch the COVID inquiry: Critical GP Elens and Red Team member Baidjoe testify
On the ninth day of the parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic, field epidemiologist Amrish Baidjoe and GP Rob Elens are testifying as witnesses who were not involved in the official decisio...
Dam Square closed and gun salutes at Navy Yard for Japanese Emperor's state visit to Amsterdam
Text of provisional US-Iran peace agreement leaked
The draft text of a preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran has reportedly been leaked. Bloomberg reports that it has obtained the fourteen-point plan outlining the proposed ter...
15 million extra for electric tractor and machinery subsidies
Dutch Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen has allocated an additional 15 million euros to fund subsidies for electric tractors and agricultural machinery. This increased budget aims to allow more far...
Debate at De Pletterij about Werf Conrad, the gift Haarlem refuses to unwrap?
A debate will be held on June 23 at the Pletterij regarding the preservation of Werf Conrad in Haarlem. Participants will discuss whether the municipality is overlooking the site's significant cultura...
G7 leaders agree to increase pressure on Russian economy
G7 leaders have issued a joint statement reaffirming their support for Ukraine and its territorial integrity. They agreed to further increase economic pressure on Russia's war economy to address the o...
Cabinet gives itself four years to reduce dependence on the US
The Dutch cabinet has introduced a new international security strategy aiming to reduce its military dependence on the United States over the next four years. Working with European allies, Foreign Aff...