Second Dutch visit to China in July: Minister Sjoerdsma to lead trade mission as personal sanctions fade into the past
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The Hague and Brussels condemn deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport and back Saudi Arabia
A missile strike on Riyadh's international airport has triggered international condemnation, disrupted air traffic and raised fresh fears of a broader regional escalation. The Netherlands has joined European leaders in denouncing the attack. Exclusive reporting and analysis from The Hague. First month €2.50 Start reading
The Netherlands rejects new Irish EU budget compromise
The Netherlands has flatly rejected a new Irish compromise proposal for the European Union’s next long-term budget, raising fresh doubts about the chances of reaching a deal before the end of the year. With Germany also signalling resistance, one of Prime Minister António Costa’s key political objectives
Costa ends capitals tour in The Hague as Jetten repeats Dutch opposition to EU budget
The Netherlands has once again delivered a blunt message to Brussels on the EU's next long-term budget. During a meeting in The Hague with European Council President António Costa, Prime Minister Rob Jetten made clear that the current proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework remains unacceptable
US sanctions against ICC to take effect in six months, The Hague hopes for European unity and diplomacy
The United States has unveiled its most far-reaching sanctions yet against the International Criminal Court, targeting the Hague-based institution as a whole. Yet in diplomatic circles in The Hague, one detail is being treated as a rare glimmer of hope: the measures will not take effect for six