Politics News in English
Latest politics headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Share your opinion: plans for cleaner air
Amsterdam is currently seeking public input on its new plans to improve air quality for the 2027-2030 period. Residents are encouraged to share their feedback to help develop effective solutions for a...
Public Prosecution Service finds insufficient evidence for plots to kill Princesses Amalia and Alexia
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service stated that there is insufficient evidence to prove that a 33-year-old man planned to kill Princesses Amalia and Alexia. The suspect's trial began on Monday, follo...
Nieuwendijk entrepreneurs must apply for permit following 'signals of criminal activity in shops'
The Amsterdam municipality is introducing a mandatory permit system for businesses on the Nieuwendijk to combat suspected criminal activities such as money laundering and drug trafficking. This requir...
Security risk area in part of Southeast
A safety risk zone will be in effect for one week in a part of Amsterdam-Zuidoost starting on Thursday, August 20. This measure allows authorities to perform additional security checks in the designat...
Remaining silent about the camps in Japan was ‘very wise’, the old men said. In The Hague, they thought otherwise
One year after Lisa (17) was murdered: what became of promises to improve safety?
US government urges Apple not to buy Chinese memory chips
The U.S. government has urged Apple to refrain from purchasing memory chips from Chinese manufacturers, including CXMT. This request comes amid reported interest from Apple in integrating these compon...
Tielen’s quarter-hour: Junior minister calls on families to practice language every day
State Secretary for Education Judith Tielen has issued a national call for parents and grandparents to dedicate 15 minutes daily to language practice with children. This initiative comes in response t...
Scooter rider receives four fines in Cuyperspassage, but judge cancels two
A scooter rider who received four fines for driving in the pedestrian-only Cuyperspassage under Amsterdam Central Station successfully appealed to have two of them cancelled. Although the court confir...
Top French court declares social media ban for children unconstitutional
The French Constitutional Council has ruled that proposed legislation intended to ban social media use for children under fifteen is unconstitutional. The law, which was scheduled to take effect in th...
It was the authorities, not the farmers, who failed during Brabant protest, lawyer says
Criminal defense lawyer Willem Jebbink argues that authorities, rather than farmers, are responsible for the recent highway blockades in Brabant. He contends that police failed to properly facilitate ...
Criminals have targeted the fire department 59 times: here is how the police intend to stop this unprecedented streak
Criminals have burglarized fire stations 59 times across the Netherlands, prompting an ongoing police investigation. Authorities are now collaborating with international law enforcement agencies to id...
Administrative caution or political miscalculation? Oostbrug immediately puts D66 leader Melanie van der Horst under pressure after political recess
First drop in purchasing power in five years: will the cabinet intervene?
Dutch households are facing a decline in purchasing power for the first time since 2022. While the cabinet has not yet committed to interventions, the CPB suggests providing targeted support to lower-...
Cabinet intervenes in Brabant farmer issue: 'Our historical package must be taken into account'
The Dutch cabinet is intervening in rising farmer protests triggered by the province of Noord-Brabant's decision to revoke farming permits. Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen has urged the province ...
Jetten calls highway protest 'completely unacceptable', policy of tolerance 'is not a good signal'
Acting Prime Minister Rob Jetten has condemned highway protests by farmers and climate activists as completely unacceptable. He stated that the decision by police and the public prosecution service to...
Opinion from former GVB manager: Look not at a jump over the IJ, but a dive under it
Purchasing power takes a hit from rising energy prices, but economy remains on track
Rising energy and fuel prices are negatively impacting the purchasing power of Dutch households, with growth expected to decline by 2027. Despite these financial pressures, the Dutch economy continues...
Drugs, rape and prostitution: Halsema closes home after 'serious abuses'
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the closure of a residence for three months following the discovery of a professional cannabis plantation. This action follows reports of serious criminal act...
US imposes up to 100 percent import tariff on foreign drones and parts
The United States has imposed import tariffs of up to 100 percent on foreign drones and drone components. President Donald Trump stated that the move aims to reduce American dependence on foreign supp...
Spinozacampus residents sound alarm: rat infestations caused by illegal dumping
Residents of the Spinozacampus in Amsterdam Zuidoost are calling for urgent action against persistent waste dumping and a subsequent rat infestation. While the municipality has promised to add contain...
Closed storage facility and home in North contained half of Opium List: at least 22 types of drugs
Mayor Halsema of Amsterdam has ordered the closure of a home and storage unit in the city's Noord district for three months after police discovered at least 22 types of illegal drugs. Authorities foun...
Kennedy Center puts Trump's name back on building despite court ruling
Despite a prior court ruling, the Kennedy Center in Washington has decided to reinstate Donald Trump's name on its building. This action marks a significant development in a long-standing legal disput...
Former PvdA politician and ex-mayor Jacques Wallage (79) has died
Former PvdA politician and mayor of Groningen, Jacques Wallage, has passed away at the age of 79. He served as the mayor of Groningen from 1998 to 2009.
For nearly thirty years I have heard the same empty promise: no homeless person should have to sleep on the street anymore
Taylor Swift again forbids Donald Trump from using her music
Senators investigate gift to Trump following diamond tariff exemption
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal are investigating a diamond ring gifted to President Donald Trump by the Antwerp diamond sector. They allege the gift may have influenced import t...
Children's ombudsmen sound alarm over care for 20,000 asylum-seeking children: 'Serious violation of children's rights'
Rainbow House cancelled after 8 years of planning: municipality opts for multiple LGBTQ+ meeting spots across Amsterdam
What is your opinion on the points system for social housing?
Municipalities and housing corporations in the Amsterdam region are conducting a survey to gather feedback on the points system for social housing. They are seeking input from housing seekers to ident...