Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Without a ‘total deal’ by Budget Day, the cabinet is heading for mini-agreements
The Dutch minority cabinet is struggling to reach a comprehensive budget agreement with opposition parties ahead of Prinsjesdag. With time running out, the government currently faces the prospect of s...
Not a culture of silence but reporting fatigue: Southeast critical of Halsema’s security approach
Mayor Halsema of Amsterdam has called for residents in the Zuidoost district to break an alleged culture of silence to help reduce violent incidents. However, local residents and politicians argue tha...
No culture of silence but reporting fatigue: Southeast critical of Halsema's security approach
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on residents of the Zuidoost district to report more violence incidents, citing a perceived culture of silence following an increase in crime. However, local r...
Advisory council sounds major alarm: we are losing industry and thousands of jobs to China and the US
The Netherlands and the broader European region risk losing significant industry and thousands of jobs to China and the United States. In response, the Scientific Council for Government Policy advises...
Amsterdam-Noord expects GVB ferry operators to join major public transport strike on September 9
Are new nitrogen rules truly unfeasible? Desperate farmers fear ‘battlefield’
Farmer organizations in the Netherlands claim that new nitrogen regulations proposed by Minister Jaimi van Essen are unachievable for dairy farms, even among industry leaders. The Ministry of Agricult...
'Slow' Heemstede commits to asylum center for 160 people on the edge of the village
The municipality of Heemstede has identified a meadow near the Cruquiusbrug as the preferred site to host an asylum seeker center for 160 people. While the project faces potential delays due to its lo...
Once again the Dutch government is being played by football hooligans setting off illegal fireworks
Transavia and Corendon criticize higher flight tax: 'Government uses travelers as a cash cow'
Corendon and Transavia have expressed strong criticism regarding the significant increase in the Dutch aviation tax. The airlines argue that the new rates will be much higher than those in neighboring...
NPO ombudsman receives twenty complaints about Hitler fragment on ON!
The NPO ombudsman has received twenty complaints regarding a broadcast by Ongehoord Nederland that featured a discussion about Adolf Hitler. Complainants are questioning whether the content of the seg...
No conviction, but a criminal record for Remembrance Day activists: 'It is a Kafkaesque situation'
63 reports of demolition, tree felling and traffic in Haarlem last week
Last week, the municipality of Haarlem processed 63 permit applications regarding demolition, tree felling, and traffic issues. Residents are encouraged to review the list of applications to see how t...
Heemstede selects location near Cruquiusbrug for new asylum seeker center
The municipal executive of Heemstede has designated a field near the Cruquiusbrug as the preferred site for a temporary asylum seeker center. The facility is intended to house approximately 160 people...
Fleur Agema COVID hearing: how does the PVV member reflect on the role of the House of Representatives?
Former PVV Member of Parliament Fleur Agema is testifying before the parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the role of the House of Representatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. The inquiry seeks...
Chinese artist gets three-year prison sentence for 'insulting' images of Mao
Chinese artist Gao Zhen has been sentenced to three years in prison for creating artwork allegedly insulting Chinese heroes and martyrs. Human rights organizations have expressed criticism regarding t...
Chaos, frustration and division: Prinsjesdag deal remains elusive as time runs out
Opposition party leaders in the Dutch House of Representatives are struggling to reach a budget agreement with the cabinet ahead of Prinsjesdag. With only 48 hours remaining, significant division and ...
Roman candle or Chinese firecrackers at home? Where you can safely dispose of illegal fireworks without penalty
The Dutch government is organizing a nationwide campaign allowing citizens to anonymously surrender illegal fireworks without fear of prosecution or fines. A temporary collection point will be availab...
MPs urge ON! to be removed from NPO after Hitler segment
Canada imposes tariffs on billions of euros in US goods
Canada has announced import tariffs on American goods valued at approximately 17 billion euros in retaliation for duties imposed by the Trump administration on Canadian products. The measures target a...
Ryanair slams Jetten cabinet over 'failing' aviation policy
Ryanair has criticized the Dutch government for its aviation policy, specifically targeting the national flight tax. The airline described the levy as a fake green tax and urged for changes to the cur...
Former council member Don Ceder (ChristenUnie) named best MP in The Hague
ChristenUnie member Don Ceder has been named the most effective member of the House of Representatives for the second consecutive year by the National Political Index. A former Amsterdam city councilo...
Former council member Don Ceder (ChristenUnie) named best MP in The Hague
Don Ceder, a member of the ChristenUnie party, has been named the most effective member of the Dutch House of Representatives for the second consecutive year by the National Political Index. Previousl...
Trump raises tariffs on Canadian cars and steel to 50 percent
Starting January 1, the United States will increase import tariffs on all Canadian cars and steel from 25 percent to 50 percent. This policy change represents a significant doubling of the existing ta...
North Holland politicians positive about tunnel near Broek in Waterland
Markuszower group submits parliamentary questions about statements by Amsterdam SP leader Angelo Delsen; he hits the ball back
No high fences, but a neighborhood WhatsApp group: why the asylum center in Oss works well
US takes far-reaching economic measures against Iran
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States is launching an economic offensive against Iran. The measures also extend to any nations that assist Iran with money laundering a...
Thousands of students start a new life in the city: "Exciting, but I'm mainly looking forward to it"
Approximately 4,600 first-year students have begun the academic year at the University of Amsterdam with the traditional Intreeweek orientation event. New board chair Vinod Subramaniam used the occasi...
Narrowing of Weesperstraat about to start: one lane per direction and 30 km/h
Starting August 31, Amsterdam will begin a two-month trial to narrow the Weesperstraat to one lane per direction. Additionally, the maximum speed limit will be reduced to 30 km/h starting September 14...
Mark Ruffalo lashes out at Paramount following accusations of antisemitism
Actor Mark Ruffalo has publicly criticized Paramount Skydance for accusing him of antisemitism. Ruffalo described the allegations as horrific and completely unfair.