Is Europe becoming less secure as the US pulls back? Yeşilgöz plays down NATO risks
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US suspects ASML tech reached China — The Netherlands issues cautious response
The Dutch government is responding with extreme caution to new concerns from the United States that one of ASML’s most advanced chipmaking machines may have ended up in China, despite strict export restrictions.
How Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s visit signals stronger Japan–Netherlands ties as 'middle powers' between the US and China
The state visit of Japanese Emperor Naruhito to the Netherlands highlights how relations between The Hague and Tokyo are evolving from a historically burdened relationship into an increasingly close strategic partnership. Whereas previous visits were still heavily shaped by the legacy of the Second World War, the focus has now
How European pressure led to lifting visa sanctions on Ethiopia after migration breakthrough
The European Union has decided to lift restrictive visa measures imposed on Ethiopia, following what officials describe as a “significant and sustained” improvement in cooperation on the return of irregular migrants. The decision, backed by the Netherlands, marks a reversal of EU migration pressure tools under Article 25a of the
EU-China trade tensions: Dutch Prime Minister Jetten calls for stronger EU response to China — but with caution
EU leaders are debating how far they should go in confronting China’s growing economic power, as concerns mount over rising trade imbalances, industrial competition and strategic dependencies.