Africa
After spending more than €100 million on migration partnerships, the Dutch government is facing an uncomfortable conclusion: the strategy has barely delivered. At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a new internal evaluation raises fundamental doubts about whether these deals can actually curb irregular migration.
United States & Canada
After a visit to Washington, Dutch Foreign Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma (D66) has sharply criticised proposed US legislation that could force Dutch chipmaker ASML to further restrict its exports to China, even as the Netherlands signalled closer alignment with Washington by signing on to the Pax Silica initiative during the
United States & Canada
Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade Sjoerdsma is in Washington for high-level talks on trade, technology, the position of the Dutch semiconductor industry and ASML. According to insiders in Washington and The Hague, he is expected to conclude a new agreement with the United States during the visit.
United States & Canada
The Dutch government is responding with extreme caution to new concerns from the United States that one of ASML’s most advanced chipmaking machines may have ended up in China, despite strict export restrictions.
Asia & Australia
The state visit of Japanese Emperor Naruhito to the Netherlands highlights how relations between The Hague and Tokyo are evolving from a historically burdened relationship into an increasingly close strategic partnership. Whereas previous visits were still heavily shaped by the legacy of the Second World War, the focus has now
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
Asia & Australia
The Dutch government will continue to advocate for a greater, “meaningful” participation of Taiwan in international organisations and meetings. This is outlined in answers by Foreign Minister Berendsen to parliamentary questions from GroenLinks-PvdA MPs Kati Piri and Tom van der Lee.
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.
Dutch politics
The Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Sjoerd Sjoerdsma (D66), is again facing ongoing back problems and has been forced to cancel several engagements. The minister already missed a debate in the House of Representatives last week and was also absent from Friday’s cabinet meeting. In addition,
Asia & Australia
Asia & Australia