This is how Dutch Prime Minister Jetten apologised to Moluccans, who were forced to leave Indonesia after World War II
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Why the Netherlands moved €10 billion in gold out of the United States
The Netherlands has shifted part of its gold reserves out of North America and into Europe, in an operation worth more than €10 billion. Officially, the move is about crisis preparedness and making the country's gold easier to trade in an emergency. But why did the relocation happen
Dutch government heads to UN General Assembly with AI, ICC and Ukraine high on the agenda
As world leaders gather in New York next week for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, the Dutch government is preparing an broad diplomatic offensive. From artificial intelligence and cybercrime to Ukraine, maritime security and humanitarian crises, Prime Minister Rob Jetten and four cabinet ministers will take part in a
Dutch cabinet: no new Gaza child evacuations despite pressure, but millions for regional treatment
The Dutch cabinet has decided not to resume medical evacuations of sick children from Gaza to the Netherlands, despite repeated calls from MPs and aid organisations. Instead, Development Cooperation Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma is allocating €12 million for medical treatment in Jordan, Egypt, Gaza and the West Bank. Read on for
Prime Minister Jetten rejects push to speed up €2 billion Ukraine aid package, but vows continued support
Ukraine wants the Netherlands to release €2 billion in support sooner than planned as Russian attacks intensify ahead of winter. But Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten said that The Hague is not preparing to bring forward the money, despite a direct appeal from Kyiv's ambassador. Instead, the Dutch