Middle East
The Dutch government has sharply criticised Israel’s decision to expel Dutch representatives from a key Gaza humanitarian coordination body, with Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen suggesting the move may be tied to domestic election politics in Israel. Read on for the full story and analysis. Exclusive reporting and analysis from
Dutch politics
With just days remaining before the government must submit its budget plans for review, negotiations between Prime Minister Rob Jetten's minority coalition and opposition parties appear to be faltering. Can the cabinet still secure a parliamentary majority in time for Prinsjesdag? And what compromises will it be forced
Middle East
Israel has ordered Dutch representatives to leave an international support centre for Gaza, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between Jerusalem and The Hague. What prompted Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to take the extraordinary step? Why is the Dutch government now in Israel’s crosshairs? And which European country
NATO & Defense
Can the Netherlands build its own version of Israel’s Iron Dome to shield vital infrastructure from drones and missiles? And if not, what alternative does the government have as air threats from Russia and beyond continue to grow? Read on for the full story. Exclusive reporting and analysis from
Ukraine
Ukraine’s biggest backers gathered in Kyiv on Monday to mark the country’s Independence Day, but behind the show of unity a stark message dominated the Coalition of the Willing summit: Ukraine is running short of both air defence missiles and money. As Russia intensifies ballistic missile attacks ahead
Dutch politics
The coming days could determine whether the Dutch government's fragile minority coalition can secure a breakthrough on its 2027 budget. With just a week left before the plans must be finalized, Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Finance Minister Eelco Heinen are personally entering high-stakes talks with opposition
United States & Canada
The United States approached the Dutch government a decade ago to ask whether Sigrid Kaag would be willing to make herself available as a candidate for United Nations secretary-general. Read on for the full story. Exclusive reporting and analysis from The Hague. First month €2.50 Start reading
NATO & Defense
Russian and Ukrainian drones are increasingly ending up over NATO territory, forcing allied fighter jets into action. But as incidents multiply from Latvia to Romania, a difficult question is emerging: can NATO keep up with a threat that is cheap, frequent and increasingly unpredictable? Read on for the full story
Dutch politics
Following Israel's controversial plans for the E1 settlement area east of Jerusalem and incendiary remarks by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir about the shooting of Palestinians, pressure is mounting across Europe for a tougher response. At his weekly press conference, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten urged
Europe & EU
Should the Netherlands' newest left-wing party PRO align itself with the European Greens or the continent's powerful social-democratic network? That question has entered a new phase after Progressief Nederland's leadership formally endorsed joining the Party of European Socialists (PES), triggering an angry response
Dutch politics
What happens if Germany’s prosecutors are right? And could explosive new allegations about the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines affect Dutch support for Ukraine? The Dutch government has now been forced to address those questions, but its response remains notably cautious. Read on for the full story and
Middle East
As Israel moves ahead with one of the most controversial settlement projects in decades, a coalition of Western governments has issued an unusually strong warning. But can growing diplomatic pressure from Europe still influence Israeli policy on the occupied West Bank? Read on for the full story and our analysis.