Caribbean & Latin America
After years of strained relations, Venezuela’s Foreign Minister has appeared in The Hague - and the language on both sides sounds noticeably softer. A brief meeting, cordial words and carefully chosen themes hint at a better relationship between Caracas and The Hague. Venezuelan Foreign Minister, Yván Gil Pinto, has paid
NATO & Defense
The Dutch ministers of Infrastructure and Water Management and of Justice and Security are preparing fast‑track legislation to enable tougher action against so‑called falsely flagged vessels. Why? And what is happening in other European countries?
Caribbean & Latin America
Prime Minister Jetten visits the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands from 8 to 14 May 2026. It will be the first time Jetten visits the islands as prime minister. What is Jetten going to do? And what is Jetten's Caribbean policy? “The visit is taking
Caribbean & Latin America
The Dutch cabinet believes that relations between the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten can be improved through the creation of a new Kingdom Conference. Improving governance on the islands, tackling poverty and strengthening local economies are presented as key policy priorities. This emerges from the Policy Letter on Kingdom
Russia
The Dutch cabinet has approved the appointment of eleven new Dutch ambassadors. The proposal was submitted by Minister of Foreign Affairs Berendsen. The appointments are still subject to the consent of the receiving countries and are expected to take effect this summer. Among the appointments are six (geo)politically sensitive