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&
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
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
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
Ukraine
Ukraine’s biggest backers gathered in Kyiv on Monday to mark the country’s Independence Day, but behind the show of unity a stark message dominated the Coalition of the Willing summit: Ukraine is running short of both air defence missiles and money. As Russia intensifies ballistic missile attacks ahead
NATO & Defence
Russian and Ukrainian drones are increasingly ending up over NATO territory, forcing allied fighter jets into action. But as incidents multiply from Latvia to Romania, a difficult question is emerging: can NATO keep up with a threat that is cheap, frequent and increasingly unpredictable? Read on for the full story
Dutch politics
Following Israel's controversial plans for the E1 settlement area east of Jerusalem and incendiary remarks by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir about the shooting of Palestinians, pressure is mounting across Europe for a tougher response. At his weekly press conference, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten urged
Europe & EU
Should the Netherlands' newest left-wing party PRO align itself with the European Greens or the continent's powerful social-democratic network? That question has entered a new phase after Progressief Nederland's leadership formally endorsed joining the Party of European Socialists (PES), triggering an angry response