Dutch politics
The Dutch cabinet condemns the Israeli treatment of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was intercepted by Israeli forces en route to Gaza.Dutch Prime Minister Jetten calls the Israeli treatment "dehumanizing and goes beyond all bounds". Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has summoned Israel’s ambassador
Europe & EU
The Netherlands will allocate an additional €1.5 million in support to Moldova, focusing on defence cooperation, cybersecurity and strengthening resilience against hybrid threats. Prime Minister Rob Jetten announced the funding following his meeting with Moldovan President Maia Sandu in The Hague. Jetten hosted Sandu at the Catshuis, the Dutch
NATO & Defense
The Dutch Ministry of Defence is taking unnecessary risks by too frequently bypassing public procurement procedures and awarding contracts directly, according to the Netherlands Court of Audit. President Pieter Duisenberg delivered the warning while presenting the annual accountability report to the House of Representatives, arguing that the practice undermines fair
Europe & EU
Five major humanitarian and human rights organizations will urge the Dutch government to take a tougher stance toward Israel. On Thursday, the directors of five organizations will meet with Prime Minister Rob Jetten, where they are expected to voice sharp criticism of what they see as the Netherlands’ cautious approach.
Asia & Australia
The Dutch government currently sees no reason to take action against Turkish diplomat Ömer Özgül, despite parliamentary questions about his alleged influence within the Islamic Foundation Netherlands (ISN), according to responses from Foreign Affairs Minister Berendsen to the House of Representatives. The questions followed media reports suggesting that Özgül, a
Africa
Dutch agri-food exports to vulnerable countries in sub-Saharan Africa do not have demonstrable structural negative effects on local farmers or food markets. This is the conclusion of a study examining Dutch onion exports to Senegal and potato exports to Ivory Coast—two trade flows with relatively large market
Dutch politics
After years of tensions, diplomatic clashes and growing mistrust, the Jetten cabinet is cautiously taking steps to restore its relationship with China. Minister Silvio Erkens (Minister for Food Security, Fisheries and Horticulture, VVD) travels to China and South Korea. It is the first visit by a Dutch cabinet member to
Ukraine
Moldovan President Maia Sandu will be received by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Wednesday. The meeting will focus on "the strong bilateral relationship" between the two nations, according to the Dutch Government Information Service (RVD). During a working lunch at the Catshuis, the official residence of the
Ukraine
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and the Dutch Minister of Culture deliberately avoided all contact with the Russian delegation during their visit to the Venice Biennale. This emerges from answers by Minister Letschert (Education, Culture and Science) to parliamentary questions from Volt MP Laurens Dassen. 💡Our analysis: Contacts with Russia
United States & Canada
The trade agreement between the European Union and the United States is crucial for the Netherlands, Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma said in Brussels on Monday. EU member states and the European Parliament are set to resume negotiations on the deal on Tuesday. The agreement, originally struck by the European Commission
NATO & Defense
The Dutch government is calling for a shift in the balance of responsibilities within NATO, urging European allies to take over tasks currently carried by the United States. In a briefing to parliament ahead of this week’s NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Sweden, The Hague makes clear it wants
Dutch politics
The minority government led by Prime Minister Rob Jetten is facing strikingly low levels of public confidence just three months into its term. New research by Ipsos I&O shows that only 24 percent of Dutch voters are satisfied with the cabinet, while nearly two-thirds (64 percent) express