Another loophole in EU sanctions: Russian aluminium may still be entering Europe through a back door
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The Netherlands' ban on Israeli settlement goods takes effect: what is banned, how it will be enforced, and the diplomatic fallout
The Netherlands has formally outlawed the import and sale of goods originating from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, becoming one of a small but growing group of European countries willing to move ahead without an EU-wide consensus. The measure is largely symbolic in economic terms, but it is
21 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia push for tougher AI oversight at UN General Assembly
A coalition of 21 countries, including the Netherlands, is calling for stronger international oversight of the world's most powerful AI systems ahead of this week's UN General Assembly. But with the United States and China missing from the initiative, questions remain over whether global rules for
The Netherlands extends MQ-9 Reaper mission in Romania until end of 2027
The Netherlands is extending its MQ-9 Reaper mission from Romania for another 15 months, strengthening NATO surveillance operations along its eastern flank at a time when allies are taking on a larger share of intelligence duties. The decision may seem technical, but it reflects a broader shift inside the
The Netherlands begins preparations for Dutch EU presidency 2029
The Netherlands wants to use its 2029 presidency of the Council of the European Union to present itself as a reliable and influential European player. But while the government is already preparing for tens of thousands of visitors and hundreds of meetings, the political priorities that will define the presidency