Politics News in English

Six months into his term, Rob Jetten is abused for his homosexuality in every post on X

Prime Minister Rob Jetten has been the target of frequent homophobic abuse on X during his first six months in office. Research indicates that one in twenty responses to his posts contains hate speech...

LTO: generic livestock reduction in PBL nitrogen report is non-negotiable

Agricultural organization LTO has rejected the PBL's suggestion that forced livestock reductions are necessary to meet nitrogen targets, calling instead for flexible alternatives. Meanwhile, nature co...

Accountants: Jetten's nitrogen plan helps nature, but many farmers won't be able to pay the bill

The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency warns that while the government's nitrogen reduction plan will significantly aid nature recovery, the high costs of compliance could force many farmers ...

Nepal disaster to be first test for climate damage fund

A massive disaster in Nepal, caused by ice and rock slides, has left over 1,100 people dead and caused billions in infrastructure damage. The Nepalese government has formally requested emergency suppo...

A wrong number, a reprimanded minister and too little coffee: how the Prinsjesdag deal failed

The Dutch minority cabinet attempted to secure opposition support for the Prinsjesdag budget but ultimately failed. This report details three critical errors that led to the collapse of the negotiatio...

Court of Audit warns: drought mitigation measures facing significant delays

The Dutch Court of Audit has reported that government projects intended to mitigate drought-related damage are facing significant delays and cost overruns. These setbacks, attributed to poor planning ...

Train service to Schiphol will run during national public transport strike Wednesday

Train services will continue to run between Amsterdam Central, Schiphol Airport, and Hoofddorp during a nationwide public transport strike on September 9. While most train traffic in the Netherlands w...

Pressure on minister to intervene at ON! increases: 'Now you really have ammunition'

The Dutch Media Authority has requested that Minister Letschert take action to revoke the broadcasting license of Ongehoord Nederland (ON!) due to repeated sanctions and ongoing concerns about radical...

Media watchdog wants minister to reconsider ON! recognition after Hitler segment

The Dutch Media Authority has urged the government to revoke the broadcasting license of ON! after a controversial segment featuring positive comments about a Hitler speech. Following two formal sanct...

Dutch Media Authority loses confidence in Ongehoord Nederland

The Dutch Media Authority has lost confidence in the broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland following a broadcast that featured a speech by Adolf Hitler. The regulator has submitted an investigation report t...

Embarrassing message from De Jonge: MPs had to be 'punished in the afterlife'

Former Health Minister Hugo de Jonge apologized during a parliamentary hearing after private messages revealed he expressed strong contempt for MPs and cabinet colleagues during the Covid-19 crisis. H...

Putters at corona hearing: 'I quickly realized it was a multi-faceted crisis'

Former Health Minister Hugo de Jonge testified before a parliamentary committee regarding his conduct and communications during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing exposed private messages where he dis...

SP holds free Festival for Equality in Haarlem

The Socialist Party is hosting its third annual Festival for Equality in Haarlem's Nelson Mandelapark on September 5th. The free event features live music, guest speakers, and booths from various soci...

Easing EU emissions rules barely helps industry, while emissions rise

A report from the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis states that proposed EU emissions regulation changes will likely lead to a 33 percent increase in carbon emissions. The analysis sugge...

Dozens living illegally on boats in Erasmusgracht without water or electricity

Approximately thirty boats moored along the Erasmusgracht in Amsterdam are currently used as illegal residences, often by people facing financial barriers to traditional housing. Local authorities are...

Opposition accepts Alderman Van der Horst's explanation on the Oostbrug: 'There was no deception of voters'

The Amsterdam city council has cleared Alderman Van der Horst of accusations that she intentionally misled voters by withholding information about the rising costs of the Oostbrug project. Following t...

Maltese businessman acquitted in murder case of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

A Maltese businessman has been acquitted of charges that he ordered the 2017 assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Although five other people have been convicted for their involvement in...

Minister Letschert wants to investigate matters first, laughable and cringeworthy

Özcan Akyol criticizes Minister Letschert's decision to investigate matters further, calling the approach laughable and cringeworthy. The columnist shares his personal observations in his recurring t...

Armed attack in Overasselt is not 'unprecedented' or 'un-Dutch': this type of violence has occurred more often since 2010

While officials labeled a recent armed revenge attack in Overasselt as unprecedented, critics argue such violence has become more common in the Netherlands since 2010. This characterization is viewed ...

Chaos over box 3 deepens: coalition delays decision, repairs halted for now

The Dutch coalition government has delayed a critical tax reform for box 3 assets, potentially costing the state 2.4 billion euros annually. Disagreements over the taxation of unrealized capital gains...

Haarlem district designated for rapid construction of 6,000 homes: "A good step"

The Dutch government has designated the Schalkwijk district in Haarlem as a national priority area to fast-track the construction of 5,000 to 6,000 new homes. This initiative will support the municipa...

Half of EU lawmakers from PRO defy Klaver and want to remain with the Greens

Half of the European Parliament members from the newly formed party Progressief Nederland (PRO) are defying leader Jesse Klaver by expressing their desire to remain with the Greens instead of joining ...

Marius Borg Høiby does not contest extension of detention following death of King Harald

Marius Borg Høiby has accepted a four-week extension of his detention to ensure he can attend the funeral of his step-grandfather, King Harald. Despite disagreeing with the prosecution's justificatio...

Very cheap room in the heart of London: Booking.com leaves fake ad for 10 Downing Street listing up

The British consumer group Which? created a fake Booking.com listing for 10 Downing Street to demonstrate how easily fraudulent advertisements can persist on the platform. Despite the absurdity of the...

Wijnants (VVD) doubts more expensive East Bridge: "Predict it will cost 1 billion euros"

VVD faction leader Daan Wijnants is questioning the viability of the Oostbrug project in Amsterdam due to rising costs, which he estimates could hit 1 billion euros. He argues that the Westbrug should...

Municipality provides no alternative transport during September 9 public transport strike: That is not good news for Noord

A nationwide 24-hour public transport strike on September 9 will halt all trains, buses, metros, and ferries, leaving residents of Amsterdam-Noord largely isolated. City officials have rejected altern...

International team of dozens of perpetrators in Overasselt previously met in Belgian warehouse

An international group of dozens of criminals involved in a recent incident in Overasselt previously met at a warehouse in Brussels. The men, who were primarily from France and Belgium, were recruited...

Municipality and central government collaborate to speed up construction in Schalkwijk

Schalkwijk in Haarlem has been designated as a national large-scale housing location to fast-track the development of over 5,000 new, affordable homes. The municipality will receive central government...

Just as thirty heavily armed criminals in Overasselt shock the Netherlands, an enviable series on subversive drug crime begins

End of the line for presidium: Bij1 parliamentary leader Tofik Dibi is registered in Amsterdam

Bij1 council member Tofik Dibi faced potential removal from his position following reports of unpaid rent and an unknown residential address. Dibi has since returned to the council, confirming he is o...