Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Paint? Stink? Rubber bullets? Riot police seek additional weapons against escalating violence
The Dutch Mobile Unit is exploring the use of new crowd-control weapons, such as paint, stench-producing substances, and rubber bullets, in response to increasingly violent protests. These considerati...
Trump has his photo placed on US passports
U.S. government officials have announced that President Donald Trump's image will soon appear on some American passports. The report, shared with Fox News and The Bulwark on Tuesday, indicates that th...
US Senate against preventing Trump military action against Cuba
The Republican-led US Senate has blocked a resolution proposed by Democrats that would have restricted President Donald Trump's authority to take military action against Cuba. The resolution sought to...
New elections in Kosovo as parliament fails to elect president
Kosovo is set to hold its third election in just over a year after members of parliament failed to elect a president on Tuesday. The political deadlock stems from deep divisions within the legislative...
Charles urges Western unity in speech to US Congress
King Charles III of the United Kingdom urged the United States to maintain unity with its Western allies during a rare address to the U.S. Congress. He emphasized that global challenges, such as tensi...
Former FBI Director Comey charged with threatening president
Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged with threatening the President of the United States. While international media had previously reported on his prosecution, the specific details of the ...
Trump lashes out at German Chancellor Merz
US President Donald Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Truth Social after Merz suggested the US lacks a strategy in its conflict with Iran. Trump dismissed the comments, stating that...
Magyar to also meet top EU official Costa in Brussels on Wednesday
Hungarian politician Péter Magyar is meeting with EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels this Wednesday. The discussions are expected to focus on the frozen European subsidies...
A hundred years ago Amsterdam took over Schiphol with great ambitions – now the city wants to curb the airport
No parliamentary investigation into Starmer over Mandelson appointment
The British Parliament has rejected a motion to launch an inquiry into Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the United States. The propose...
Hoekstra: Fossil fuel phase-out needed to prevent next crisis
EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra advocated for a faster transition to clean energy sources during a conference in Colombia. He emphasized that phasing out fossil fuels is essential not only for ...
South Holland wants tranquility but also more recreation in Holland Dunes
Provincial deputy Arno Bonte aims to balance nature preservation and recreation within the new National Park Hollandse Duinen in South Holland. By improving natural conditions, the province hopes to e...
Aboutaleb's advice: resume Hart voor Den Haag, D66 negotiations
Ahmed Aboutaleb, acting as a mediator, has recommended that political parties Hart voor Den Haag and D66 resume coalition negotiations in The Hague. This recommendation was included in his final repor...
Jordaan and Amstel residents divided over King's Day: It was a madhouse
Residents in Amsterdam's Jordaan and Amstel areas expressed mixed opinions on the effectiveness of stricter crowd control measures implemented during this year's King's Day celebrations. While some re...
Historic Haarlem tram line still very much alive despite downfall of ChristenUnie
A proposal for a historical tram line at Haarlem's Veerplas remains under consideration despite initiator Frank Visser losing his seat in recent elections. Negotiators from PRO, D66, and CDA are curre...
Trump to Charles: US has no better friends than the UK
U.S. President Donald Trump told King Charles that the United States considers the United Kingdom its closest ally. The statement aims to mend diplomatic ties following recent tensions sparked by Trum...
Hart voor Bloemendaal withdraws from exploratory talks, coalition participation ruled out
Hart voor Bloemendaal has withdrawn from the current coalition formation talks, effectively ending its chances of joining the local government. Party leader Marielys Roos cited a lack of trust in the ...
Ukraine must not become a forgotten war
The war in Ukraine is increasingly becoming a 'forgotten war' as media and political attention shifts toward conflicts in the Middle East. Many leaders are now focusing more on figures like Trump and ...
Housing for status holders remains a thorny issue in Castricum. Will it haunt the new coalition?
The housing of status holders remains a contentious issue in Castricum, having previously caused the collapse of the local government coalition. The recent resignation of a key spokesperson for status...
Trump: Tehran says Iran is on the verge of collapse
US President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that Iran is on the verge of collapse. He stated that Tehran has requested the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible.
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Brussels seeks ‘cleanup’ of regulatory process
The European Commission has proposed a thorough overhaul of its regulatory process to eliminate outdated and redundant rules. This initiative aims to make Brussels' regulations simpler, clearer, and m...
Widespread opposition to new construction in central Nieuw-Vennep: business owners and residents fear parking shortage
Residents and businesses in Nieuw-Vennep are opposing the Mercator housing project due to concerns over traffic congestion and a shortage of parking spaces. Local supermarkets also expressed fears of ...
Ask our political reporters your questions
Political reporters are inviting readers to submit questions regarding their work and behind-the-scenes operations in The Hague. The initiative aims to provide transparency about how the political edi...
Haarlem and William II's coup: Though our little prince is small, he shall be stadtholder nonetheless. Hooray!
Following the death of his father in 1647, Willem II became the stadhouder of Holland and several other Dutch provinces, exercising command over the army and navy. The article examines historical even...
North Korea honors soldiers who committed suicide in Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has praised soldiers who reportedly blew themselves up to avoid being captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting alongside Russia. Kim described the soldiers' actions ...
United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC oil cartel
The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from the oil cartel OPEC. The country also plans to stop participating in monthly OPEC+ meetings that involve non-OPEC members such as Russia.
United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC oil cartel
The United Arab Emirates has announced its decision to withdraw from the OPEC oil cartel. This move represents a significant blow to the organization of oil-exporting nations and its leading member, S...
Minister Heerma calls Loosdrecht vandalism 'unacceptable'
Dutch Minister of the Interior Pieter Heerma has condemned the vandalism of the Loosdrecht town hall as "unacceptable." He emphasized that public buildings belong to everyone and that local officials ...
Man pleads guilty to planning terror attack at Taylor Swift concert
A man pleaded guilty in a Wiener Neustadt court on Tuesday to planning a terrorist attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The 2024 threat resulted in the cancellation of three scheduled performan...