United States & Canada
The Dutch government says it is preparing with European partners to shield the International Criminal Court (ICC) from growing American pressure, after Washington expanded sanctions against court officials and signalled it could take further measures. Behind the scenes, The Hague is working on contingency plans ranging from financial protections to
Europe & EU
A high-profile visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to ASML has put Europe’s growing technological ambitions firmly in the spotlight. Standing alongside Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten in Eindhoven, both leaders argued that Europe must accelerate efforts to build its own technology champions, warning that economic prosperity, geopolitical
Russia
The Dutch government has summoned Russia's ambassador after Germany formally accused Moscow of being behind explosive-laden drones found at and around Leipzig Airport. While The Hague has joined a growing number of European capitals in backing Berlin's conclusions, the diplomatic move also highlights a deeper
Middle East
More than 230 former Dutch ministers, ambassadors, diplomats and senior civil servants are urging the government to take significantly stronger measures against Israel, arguing that the steps taken so far fall far short of the severity of the situation in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Exclusive reporting and analysis
United States & Canada
Could a single ruling by the US Supreme Court undermine one of the most important digital agreements between Europe and the United States? And what would happen to thousands of European organisations that rely on American cloud providers if the legal foundation for transatlantic data transfers starts to crack? The
Russia
Germany says it now has evidence that Russia was behind an attempted drone attack involving explosives near Leipzig Airport. The accusation has triggered an forceful response from Berlin and immediate backing from The Hague. But behind the public expressions of solidarity, Dutch officials and sources in The Hague are increasingly
Dutch politics
The Dutch minority cabinet is preparing to spend more than €1 billion extra on development cooperation over the next three years, according to leaked Prinsjesdag budget plans. Planned cuts to social security have been softened, healthcare measures delayed, but with opposition parties complaining they have barely been consulted, the key
Europe & EU
Serbia's plans to grant a special burial to Ratko Mladić are triggering growing political backlash in Brussels and The Hague, casting a fresh shadow over the country's troubled path towards EU membership. EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos warns that the glorification of war criminals has "
Dutch politics
After days of deadlock, late-night negotiations and growing concerns in The Hague, the leaders of D66, VVD and CDA finally reached an agreement on next year’s budget. But while the coalition can now claim a breakthrough, the far more difficult political battle may still lie ahead: finding a
Dutch politics
The death of former CDA leader Elco Brinkman closes a remarkable chapter in Dutch politics, one that combined rapid ascent, dramatic political downfall and an unexpected comeback. Long seen as the heir apparent to Prime Minister Ruud Lubbers, Brinkman appeared destined for the highest office in The Hague. But a
Dutch politics
After more than 15 hours of negotiations, Dutch coalition leaders are still without a budget agreement. Is the minority government heading for its first major political crisis, or is the deadlock simply part of the traditional endgame of budget talks in The Hague? With a crucial deadline rapidly approaching and
Dutch politics
Can Ukraine hold the line against an expected new wave of Russian attacks without additional Western support? And will the Dutch government be willing to bring forward billions in military funding just as difficult budget negotiations enter their final stage? Those questions are becoming increasingly urgent as Kyiv warns that