Europe & EU
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally suspended its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, following the conclusion of an internal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. The decision was announced on Monday by the court’s governing body, marking an unprecedented step against one of the ICC’s most prominent officials.
Middle East
The Dutch government wants to engage in dialogue with Algeria on the position of religious minorities, despite ongoing concerns about the closure of Protestant churches and restrictions on Christians in the country. The cabinet is not inclined to summon the Algerian ambassador or increase diplomatic pressure.
Dutch politics
Dutch politics
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Africa
The humanitarian and security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is rapidly deteriorating, according to Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Sjoerdsma. In answers to parliamentary questions from D66 MP Bamenga, the minister announced millions in emergency aid, while uncertainty remains over the future of
Dutch politics
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has set out a sharply pragmatic vision for the Netherlands’ foreign policy, arguing that realism — not nostalgia or moral absolutism — must guide Europe’s role in an increasingly unstable world. In a keynote speech at the Next Gen: The Hague Security Conference on 27 May,
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
Africa
The Netherlands is intensifying diplomatic pressure on Sierra Leone in an effort to secure the extradition of convicted drug trafficker Jos Leijdekkers, better known as “Bolle Jos.” Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel held fresh talks in Geneva with his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Alpha Sesay, warning that sheltering Leijdekkers is
Africa
The Netherlands is active in Africa with a broad range of development and trade projects, ranging from horticulture and cocoa to healthcare, logistics and green hydrogen. On paper, the so‑called combitracks show promising results, but the overall picture is uneven: some projects are making demonstrable progress, while others remain