Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Netanyahu rivals to run together in next Israeli election
Two political rivals of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have joined forces for the upcoming elections expected later this year. The alliance aims to consolidate opposition efforts to defeat ...
Beatrix as a hippie calling for peace: this is the King's Day artwork by De Blaffende Vis
Amsterdam café De Blaffende Vis has unveiled its annual King's Day facade decoration, this year featuring Princess Beatrix dressed as a hippie. The artwork includes the message 'make love not war' to...
Israeli President pushes for settlement in Netanyahu trial
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has indicated that a potential settlement in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial must be explored before any pardon is considered. Consequently, Netanya...
Complainant ruled against: King's Night party at Homomonument can continue until 1 AM
A judge has ruled that the Kingsnight party at Amsterdam's Homomonument can continue until 1:00 AM, dismissing a complaint that sought an earlier end time based on noise policies. The court determined...
Justice chief: Trump was likely also shooter's target
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the shooter at a media dinner in Washington likely also targeted President Donald Trump. The investigation into the motive for the attack at the White ...
Von der Leyen speaks with Trump after attack on media gala
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen contacted Donald Trump to express solidarity following a shooting incident at a media gala in Washington. Writing on social media, she emphasized tha...
Russia thanks North Korea for 'liberation of Kursk'
Russian parliament speaker Vyacheslav Volodin thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for sending troops to assist in the "liberation" of the Kursk region. During a visit to North Korea, Volodin state...
Republic loses case over inflatable dinosaur, takes mascot anyway
The anti-monarchist group Republiek lost a court case against the municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân regarding its protest plans for King's Day. A judge ruled that the group is prohibited from placing...
Dedicated senator involved until the end: voted for asylum laws on Tuesday
CDA Senator Greet Prins has passed away at the age of 72 after suffering from the muscle disease ALS. Despite her illness, she remained dedicated to her work in the Dutch Senate and participated in le...
Lessons for the new board: how can youth care be improved?
As Amsterdam prepares for a new city administration, youth care advocate Jason Bhugwandass and professional Iris Vos are calling for a shift towards quality-driven care and increased support for small...
Magyar to Brussels for talks on frozen EU funds
Hungarian politician Péter Magyar is scheduled to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels to discuss the release of frozen EU subsidies. While Magyar seeks the funds ...
Jetten calls shooting 'shocking event'
Dutch Premier Rob Jetten described a shooting at the Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington as a "shocking event." President Donald Trump and members of his administration were unharmed in the inciden...
Havo students fail final exams most often: 'Diluted VWO program'
A data analysis by NU.nl reveals that Havo students in the Netherlands have the lowest final exam pass rates compared to other educational levels. While 97.5% of VMBO-basis students pass their exams, ...
New fighting reported in Malian city of Kidal
Renewed fighting has broken out between insurgents and Malinese government troops in the northern city of Kidal. Following a series of attacks across Mali on Saturday, rebels now claim to have taken c...
40 years after Chernobyl, we are committing to nuclear power again. Is it suddenly safe?
On the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, this article examines the safety of nuclear energy in the modern era. It addresses seven key questions about whether a similar catastrophe could happ...
Six activists who caused A12 traffic jam still in custody
Six activists remain in police custody following a demonstration on Saturday where they used vehicles to block a section of the A12 highway. They are scheduled for questioning on Sunday and are expect...
Zelensky: World on brink of disaster again 40 years after Chernobyl
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russian drone attacks are threatening nuclear safety, potentially bringing the world to the brink of another disaster forty years after Chernobyl. He...
Provincial councillor leaves party and remains absent for months
North Holland provincial representative Maik de Weerdt has been absent from legislative meetings for months since leaving the Volt party to form his own faction in December 2025. Despite missing appro...
The Greenhouse | Facts once again seem to matter little in the climate debate
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses how factual education about climate change fails to significantly shift public opinion. He highlights that even a crash course on the subject does not alter per...
CBS: Trump administration was target of Correspondents' Dinner suspect
A suspect identified as Cole Allen confessed to targeting members of Donald Trump's administration during a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The motive was revealed by CBS News thro...
Cigarette butt picker Erik keeps the streets of Haarlem clean
Erik, a retiree in Haarlem, voluntarily cleans up cigarette butts to protect the environment and keep local streets and playgrounds clean. While Dutch municipalities call for the tobacco industry to c...
Trump: Shooting won't 'deter' me from Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a shooting incident during the White House Correspondents' Dinner will not deter him from pursuing the war in Iran. Speaking at a press conference, Trump expres...
Media gala shooting suspect in court Monday
A suspect accused of storming the Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC with weapons is scheduled to be charged on Monday. The announcement was made by Jeanine Pirro, the federal prosecutor for Wash...
Amsterdam back then: This is what the last Queen's Day looked like
Nearly thirteen years ago, Queen Beatrix abdicated the Dutch throne after a 33-year reign to her son, Willem-Alexander. The article reflects on the final Queen's Day celebrations held in Amsterdam bef...
Trump posts video of suspect online, man had multiple weapons
Former President Donald Trump shared surveillance footage and photos on Truth Social showing a suspect who attempted to bypass security at an event. The suspect was reportedly armed with multiple weap...
Trump evacuated from stage at White House Correspondents' Dinner
US President Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage by Secret Service agents during the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a loud unidentified noise was heard. CNN reports that the president ...
Haarlem municipality won't pay for restoration of vandalized Houtplein statue: 'We are waiting'
The municipality of Haarlem has declined to fund the repair of the vandalized 'Hirondelle' statue at Houtplein. The restoration costs for the broken artwork must instead be covered by artist Jackie Sl...
IJmond municipalities resigned to impact of Wijkertunnel closure: Disruption inevitable regardless of solution
The closure of the Wijkertunnel this summer is expected to cause significant traffic disruption for residents and commuters in the IJmond region, including Heemskerk, Beverwijk, and Velsen. Local muni...
Power grid full because geese took priority
The Dutch government's underestimation of power grid congestion has stalled new housing projects and forced the use of diesel generators in cities like Delft. This situation highlights conflicting pol...
Polling stations close after local elections in Palestinian territories
Polling stations have closed in the Palestinian territories following local elections. This vote marked the first time in twenty years that residents in parts of the Gaza Strip, controlled by Hamas si...