Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Van den Brink wants to end border controls
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink proposes ending fixed border controls by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee after September. Under the new plan, fixed checks would be replaced by mobile patrols to ...
Airline passengers retain right to compensation for cancellations due to high fuel costs
The European Commission has ruled that passengers are still entitled to compensation, refunds, or rebookings if their flights are canceled because of high fuel prices. High kerosene costs are not a va...
Hantavirus 'not at all comparable' to corona, says Jetten
Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that the hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship is not comparable to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasized that hantavirus is a known virus with establ...
4 questions about the negotiations
The political parties Pro Haarlem, D66, and CDA are currently negotiating a new coalition agreement for the city of Haarlem following the recent elections. The parties have incorporated community feed...
Milieudefensie should be happy its leader Donald Pols is joining Tata Steel
Donald Pols, the former leader of the environmental organization Milieudefensie, is transitioning to a position at Tata Steel. The article invites readers to participate in a poll regarding whether th...
Watching the World Cup in the pub? Haarlemmermeer allows it all night long
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer will lift entry time restrictions for bars and pubs during the upcoming World Cup, allowing establishments to stay open 24 hours a day if they choose. This temporary...
No refund for people who did not object to Box 3 tax
The Advocate General has advised that taxpayers who failed to formally object to the box 3 levy are not entitled to a refund for overpaid taxes. If the Supreme Court adopts this recommendation, those ...
Kremlin willing to talk to Europeans, but not on its own initiative
Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to holding talks with Europe but will not take the initiative to start them, according to the Kremlin. This statement comes as calls within Europe for renewed ...
Many questions about Bloemendaalseweg design: 'It seems like a massive solution for a small problem'
Residents and business owners have expressed concerns regarding the proposed redesign of the Bloemendaalseweg and Voorbuurt. Many locals question whether the extensive project is an appropriate respon...
Ukraine reports fire near Chernobyl after drone crash
Ukrainian authorities report that a large wildfire has broken out in the Chernobyl nuclear exclusion zone following a drone crash. The fire is currently burning in the protected area surrounding the d...
Beware of AI companies, expert warns: ‘They are preying on our data to feed their systems’
Former MEP Marietje Schaake warns of the growing influence and data collection practices of AI companies in her new book, The Power Code. She argues that these corporations aggressively seek user data...
Pump prices fall further after drop in oil prices
Fuel prices at gas stations continued to decline on Friday following a drop in global oil prices. The decrease is attributed to hopes for a resolution in the Middle East conflict after reports that Ir...
Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Turkey
The Global Sumud Flotilla, consisting of over thirty ships, has departed from Crete and is currently heading toward Turkey for a technical stopover. This movement marks the first time the fleet has tr...
Pro Amsterdam and D66 coalition talks also about gridlocked city hall
Hermans: everyone on board KLM flight being monitored
Health Minister Sophie Hermans announced that all passengers on a KLM flight from Johannesburg are being monitored by the GGD after potential exposure to a woman with hantavirus. Health authorities ar...
Netherlands-based company behind taxi app fined 100 million euros for leaks to Russia
The Netherlands-based company MLU, which operates the taxi app Yango in Norway and Finland, has been fined 100 million euros for insufficient security when transferring user data to Russia. The fine f...
Cabinet feels responsibility to repatriate all passengers
The Dutch government has expressed a sense of responsibility for ensuring the safe return of all passengers on the cruise ship m/v Hondius, not just Dutch citizens. Minister Tom Berendsen stated that ...
British PM laments election result: painful and tough
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed disappointment following the Labour Party's losses in local elections, describing the interim results as "painful." Despite the setbacks, Starmer reaffirm...
British minister: Starmer can go even further
British Defense Minister John Healey expressed confidence that Prime Minister Keir Starmer can still turn the tide for his party despite projected election losses. Healey told Times Radio that an expe...
Defense provides military doctor for cruise ship Hondius
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has deployed a military doctor to the cruise ship Hondius to provide medical assistance and plan the safe evacuation of passengers. The doctor, requested by the RIVM, is ...
Mandatory in new cars as of July 1, 2026: black box, new brake lights, and driver monitoring camera
New European safety regulations taking effect on July 1, 2026, will make features like black boxes and driver-monitoring cameras mandatory in all new cars. While intended to improve road safety, these...
Ministry silent on return of those on board Hondius
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently developing a plan for the return of Dutch passengers aboard the cruise ship Hondius. Officials stated that details will be shared with the involved p...
Toyota expects lower profit due to Middle East unrest
Toyota expects its profit for the current fiscal year to decrease by 20% due to supply chain disruptions and rising costs. The Japanese automaker cited the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as the p...
More than half of job postings say nothing or are vague about salary
Data from job site Indeed reveals that only 48 percent of job vacancies currently provide a salary indication, despite approaching European transparency regulations. Salary information is particularly...
Zelensky: Russia makes no attempt to cease fire despite ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that the Russian military has continued its attacks despite a temporary ceasefire agreement. He stated that these ongoing actions demonstrate a total la...
Velsen council appoints political heavyweight Henk Jan Meijer to break formation deadlock
The Velsen city council has appointed 74-year-old political veteran Henk Jan Meijer as an informateur to facilitate the stalled local government formation process. This move aims to resolve current ne...
No evidence on GVB tapes to prosecute Maccabi fans: "Can hardly believe it"
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) announced that recovered GVB surveillance tapes provide no evidence to prosecute Maccabi Tel Aviv fans for the alleged assault of a woman at an Amsterdam metr...
UK Local Elections: Reform UK Gains, Labour Loses
The Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is projected to face significant losses in the UK local elections held on Thursday. Meanwhile, Nigel Farage's anti-immigration party, Reform UK, i...
Trump reports complete destruction of Iranian attackers
U.S. President Donald Trump reported on Truth Social that three American destroyers successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz while under fire. He claimed that the Iranian attackers were completely ...
