Middle East
The Hague Insider
Dutch politics
Why the Netherlands allows Ye entry while other European countries block him
Asia & Australia
The Netherlands strengthens defence links with Asian partners at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
Africa
The Netherlands threatens Sierra Leone: The Hague pushes to suspend EU funds to Freetown
United States & Canada
The Hague draws a line on U.S. tech, but dependence remains deep
The Dutch decision to block the acquisition of IT provider Solvinity by the U.S.-based Kyndryl marks a new phase in The Hague’s thinking on digital sovereignty. For the first time, the government intervened so explicitly to prevent American ownership of infrastructure underpinning core state services such as
NATO & Defense
The Netherlands to join OCCAR, push for deeper European defence cooperation
Ukraine
Dutch Foreign Minister Berendsen condemns Russian drone strike in Romania, backs stronger NATO presence
Caribbean & Latin America
New Dutch ambassadors in Latin America
Dutch politics
Start of COVID inquiry hearings marks new phase in The Hague, with Rutte and others testifying under oath
Dutch politics
Pressure on the Netherlands over ICC in The Hague, Dutch parliament wants answers after intimidation reports
The Netherlands is facing mounting pressure as host country of the International Criminal Court (ICC), following new revelations about foreign intimidation and political pressure targeting the court. Concerns in The Hague are deepening, with members of the Dutch parliament demanding clarification from the government after statements by former ICC prosecutor
Dutch politics
EU envoy for talks between Ukraine and Russia? "Mandate more important than names"
Dutch politics