Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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.
Police release footage of suspect in Osdorp home explosion and shooting from earlier this year
Restart of corona hearings with Agema and Dijkhoff: could the House of Representatives do its job?
The Dutch parliamentary hearings regarding the government's COVID-19 response resume on Monday with testimonies from former members of the House of Representatives, including Klaas Dijkhoff and Fleur ...
Renovations are no solution to housing shortage, says Economic Institute for Construction
The Economic Institute for the Construction Industry (EIB) reports that the government's policy of converting existing buildings into housing will not effectively address the housing shortage. The stu...
Kaag says US wanted her as UN Secretary-General: 'But the Netherlands let it slide'
Sigrid Kaag revealed that the United States approached the Netherlands ten years ago to propose her candidacy for Secretary-General of the United Nations. Kaag stated that the opportunity was missed b...
Investigation into deceptive pricing tactics in the traditional taxi industry
The Dutch cabinet is launching an investigation this autumn into a deceptive pricing practice in the traditional taxi industry. Drivers at taxi stands are reportedly refusing fares to coerce customers...
Madonna's birthday party on Corfu sparks political row
Madonna's birthday celebration on the Greek island of Corfu has sparked a political controversy. A request for local residents to close their windows to prevent peering has been met with criticism fro...
Explosive rise in bicycle accidents in Aalsmeer, much suffering on notorious roundabouts
The number of cycling accidents in Aalsmeer has risen by 175 percent between 2019 and 2025, reaching 55 recorded incidents. Much of the danger is attributed to poorly designed roundabouts on the Burge...
Trump made more than a thousand stock trades in June
In June, U.S. President Donald Trump executed over a thousand stock and investment transactions. This high volume of activity has raised concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest.
'Waste detectives' to become permanent as waste nuisance remains high in Haarlemmermeer
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has decided to permanently employ a specialized enforcement team, known as 'waste detectives,' to combat illegal dumping and waste placed next to containers. Despite...
Sleeping outdoors will soon no longer be a punishable offense, but these residents are unhappy about it
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema plans to officially decriminalize sleeping outdoors, arguing that fining homeless individuals is ineffective. Local residents in the Plantagebuurt have launched a petitio...
