Africa
The Dutch government has expressed concern over reports that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may be involved in deploying Colombian mercenaries in the war in Sudan, but is opting for a cautious diplomatic approach towards Abu Dhabi. This emerges from answers by Foreign Minister Berendsen and the Minister for Foreign
Caribbean & Latin America
The Netherlands is deploying a specialised urban search and rescue mission to earthquake-hit Venezuela, responding to an urgent plea for help from a country just across the Caribbean from the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Europe & EU
The Dutch government wants to become significantly less dependent on the United States for its security and defence in the coming years. That is the central message of the new International Security Strategy 2026–2030, presented to parliament this week.
Dutch politics
Efforts by the Dutch government to counter unwanted foreign interference are running into difficulties. Key legislation has stalled, while new instruments — including a dedicated reporting hotline — have yet to become operational and are facing delays. This is outlined in a letter to parliament by Justice and Security Minister David van
Caribbean & Latin America
The Dutch House of Representatives has approved a bill to expand the number of elected representatives and executive board members on the Dutch Caribbean islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. The proposal, introduced by Minister for Kingdom Relations and Effective Government Eric van der Burg, aims to strengthen democratic
Africa
The Dutch House of Representatives has backed a new extradition treaty with Morocco by a large majority, clearing the way for closer judicial cooperation between the two countries in the fight against serious crime. Only the Party for the Animals (PvdD) and Denk voted against the agreement, which was signed
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.
Caribbean & Latin America
Caribbean & Latin America
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,
Dutch politics
The timing of Prime Minister Rob Jetten's trip to the Caribbean has raised eyebrows in political circles in The Hague. Over the past week, Jetten visited the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, a tour that, in hindsight, has caused some unease behind the scenes. "This was not
Caribbean & Latin America
In Latin America, the Netherlands is investing in development projects that aim to combine climate adaptation with economic opportunities, but visible returns have so far been limited, according to a status update report from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation. In Colombia, two so‑called combitracks are active,