Europe & EU
The Netherlands and Germany are using this week’s three-day state visit by German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to further deepen their already close bilateral relationship. At a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty, King Willem-Alexander stressed at the start of the visit that the two countries are
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.
Middle East
The Netherlands has joined a broad coalition of Western and partner countries in a sharply worded joint statement expressing "profound concern" over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and warning that new Israeli legislation could severely hamper the delivery of aid.
Middle East
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has called for a coordinated European effort to bring Iran, the United States and Israel back to the negotiating table, warning that a fragile ceasefire is rapidly deteriorating and requires urgent diplomatic intervention.
Middle East
The Dutch government wants to engage in dialogue with Algeria on the position of religious minorities, despite ongoing concerns about the closure of Protestant churches and restrictions on Christians in the country. The cabinet is not inclined to summon the Algerian ambassador or increase diplomatic pressure.
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,
Middle East
The Dutch ambassador and part of the embassy staff have quietly returned to Tehran, Foreign Minister Berendsen (CDA) confirmed to RTL Nieuws. In early March, embassy operations were temporarily relocated to the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, due to security concerns. The Hague Insider reported last week that plans were being prepared
Europe & EU
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen will travel to Rome on Monday, June 8, for talks with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani. The visit will also include a meeting at the Secretariat of State of the Holy See. The trip underscores the Dutch government’s ambition to intensify cooperation with key
Asia & Australia
The Netherlands has expressed strong support for a new European Union assistance package for Armenia, while also stepping in with targeted support for the country’s embattled flower industry.
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