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How The Hague sees Sudan: war, migration and the limits of diplomacy

Sudan's war is deepening, millions are displaced and international mediation efforts have yet to produce a ceasefire. A recent Dutch government assessment offers a glimpse into how The Hague views the conflict, the risks it poses for Europe and the limits of Western leverage. At the same time, the Netherlands is stepping up its diplomatic engagement on Sudan ahead of the UN General Assembly, supporting an extension of the UN Fact-Finding Mission, advocating a broader UN arms embargo and pressing for stronger action against those sustaining the war.

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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

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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

21 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia push for tougher AI oversight at UN General Assembly

The Netherlands extends MQ-9 Reaper mission in Romania until end of 2027

The Netherlands begins preparations for Dutch EU presidency 2029