Asia & Australia
Could a proposed change to India’s foreign funding rules further weaken the position of Christian organisations and other religious minorities? And how far is the Netherlands willing to go in pressing its concerns with one of its most important strategic partners? Responding to parliamentary questions from SGP MP Diederik
Dutch politics
From the war in Ukraine to the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz: a series of international shocks has convinced the Dutch government that food security can no longer be taken for granted. The Netherlands is now joining a growing group of European countries that are preparing for disruptions
Dutch politics
The Dutch government wants to give its intelligence agencies far greater powers to act against suspected hackers, foreign intelligence services and terrorist networks, arguing that today's geopolitical and technological threats are evolving faster than existing oversight procedures can handle. But with memories of the controversial 2018 "sleepwet&
Dutch politics
Can Prime Minister Rob Jetten's minority coalition still deliver a budget on time and secure the parliamentary support needed to survive, or are the first serious cracks in the cabinet beginning to show? With just days remaining before a crucial deadline, coalition negotiations have become increasingly chaotic, and
Europe & EU
Can the European Union finally unlock billions in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine? As pressure mounts to secure long-term funding for Kyiv, the Foreign Ministers of Sweden, Spain, The Netherlands and Poland are forming a new coalition of member states to reopen one of the EU’s most contentious
Europe & EU
A powerful bloc of northern European countries is hardening its opposition to Brussels' plans for a nearly €2 trillion EU budget, setting the stage for one of the most consequential political battles of the coming months. Germany, the Netherlands, Austria and the Nordic countries coordinate their positions ahead of
Dutch politics
Can former deputy prime minister Mona Keijzer succeed where so many Dutch political start-ups have failed? And is there really room for yet another conservative force on an already crowded right flank of Dutch politics? Read on for the full story. Exclusive reporting and analysis from The Hague. First
China
Can Europe still protect its industry without abandoning its free-trade principles? And how far should Brussels go to counter what Dutch government advisers describe as unfair economic competition from China and increasing dependence on both Beijing and Washington? A new report by the Dutch Scientific Council for Government Policy
Europe & EU
The European Union must fundamentally reform itself or risk becoming irrelevant in an increasingly turbulent world, Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen warned on Wednesday. But how far is The Hague prepared to go? And does the Dutch government believe traditional EU decision-making structures are no longer fit for purpose?
Middle East
The Dutch government has sharply criticised Israel’s decision to expel Dutch representatives from a key Gaza humanitarian coordination body, with Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen suggesting the move may be tied to domestic election politics in Israel. Read on for the full story and analysis. Exclusive reporting and analysis from
Dutch politics
With just days remaining before the government must submit its budget plans for review, negotiations between Prime Minister Rob Jetten's minority coalition and opposition parties appear to be faltering. Can the cabinet still secure a parliamentary majority in time for Prinsjesdag? And what compromises will it be forced
Middle East
Israel has ordered Dutch representatives to leave an international support centre for Gaza, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between Jerusalem and The Hague. What prompted Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to take the extraordinary step? Why is the Dutch government now in Israel’s crosshairs? And which European country