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Dutch politics

Discussion over Israel policy in VVD as veterans urge party to condemn Israeli death penalty law

Prominent figures within the Dutch liberal coalition party VVD have publicly called on their party’s parliamentary group to unequivocally condemn Israel’s controversial death penalty legislation, exposing growing internal unease over the party’s stance on the conflict.

Europe & EU

How the Netherlands expands its military role in the Baltics: from Lithuania to Estonia and Latvia

Europe & EU

EU–Western Balkans Summit in Montenegro: The Netherlands rejects 'EU‑membership light', Prime Minister Jetten warns against A- and B-members

Minister for Kingdom Relations and Effective Government, Eric van der Burg (right) / photo: EUCO

United States & Canada

After blocking US IT takeover, Dutch government moves to keep DigiD technology in European hands

Europe & EU

New step in Montenegro’s EU accession expected, The Hague takes ‘critical-constructive’ stance

Dutch politics

The fine print of Minister Sjoerdsma's budget deal on development aid: no new money, just shifts - and a shadow agreement

Asia & Australia

The Netherlands again denies a Chinese claim that it expelled a Dutch warship from the South China Sea

Middle East

Dutch Foreign Ministry to bring more Palestinian students to the Netherlands on student visas

Dutch politics

Dutch minority cabinet secures budget deal after last‑minute boost to development aid: more money to Ukraine, Syria, Lebanon and humanitarian aid

Europe & EU

The Netherlands and Italy sign migration declaration: Dutch resume asylum returns to Italy and explore 'return hubs' in North Africa

Middle East

What happened in the Dutch debate on the Iran–US–Israel war?

The Dutch House of Representatives debated the war in Iran on Wednesday morning, focusing on the government’s stance toward the attacks, a possible return of Dutch diplomats to Tehran, and a planned international mission in the Strait of Hormuz.

United States & Canada

More concerns in the Dutch parliament over contracts with US IT firm Kyndryl

Concerns are mounting in the Dutch House of Representatives about the role of American IT companies within the Dutch government, particularly at the Ministry of Defence. The issue resurfaced during Tuesday’s parliamentary question time, with sharp scrutiny of a multi-billion-euro project involving IT services provider Kyndryl.