Dutch politics
Dutch politics
Asia & Australia
The Netherlands strengthens defence links with Asian partners at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
Africa
The Netherlands threatens Sierra Leone: The Hague pushes to suspend EU funds to Freetown
United States & Canada
The Hague draws a line on U.S. tech, but dependence remains deep
The Dutch decision to block the acquisition of IT provider Solvinity by the U.S.-based Kyndryl marks a new phase in The Hague’s thinking on digital sovereignty. For the first time, the government intervened so explicitly to prevent American ownership of infrastructure underpinning core state services such as
NATO & Defense
The Netherlands to join OCCAR, push for deeper European defence cooperation
Dutch politics
Start of COVID inquiry hearings marks new phase in The Hague, with Rutte and others testifying under oath
Middle East
Pressure on the Netherlands over ICC in The Hague, Dutch parliament wants answers after intimidation reports
The Netherlands is facing mounting pressure as host country of the International Criminal Court (ICC), following new revelations about foreign intimidation and political pressure targeting the court. Concerns in The Hague are deepening, with members of the Dutch parliament demanding clarification from the government after statements by former ICC prosecutor
Dutch politics
EU envoy for talks between Ukraine and Russia? "Mandate more important than names"
Dutch politics
Majority in Dutch Parliament supports new extradition treaty with Morocco
China
Dutch navy: "We were not in Chinese territorial waters" after South China Sea incident
Dutch politics
The Netherlands: "no concrete decisions" on EU accession for Western Balkan countries in early June
United States & Canada
Tensions between The Hague and Washington over blocked tech deal, also friction between Dutch ministries
A decision by the Dutch government to block the acquisition of IT provider Solvinity by U.S.-based Kyndryl is triggering diplomatic friction between the Netherlands and the United States, exposing deeper tensions over technology, security, and economic cooperation. According to insiders, there is also friction within the Dutch government