NATO & Defense
Europe & EU
Middle East
The Netherlands supports potential EU sanctions against Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir
Europe & EU
Veteran Green MEP Bas Eickhout announces resignation after 17 Years: “I have had relationships that did not fit my role"
Dutch Green politician Bas Eickhout has announced he will step down as a Member of the European Parliament and as co-chair of the Greens/EFA group, ending a 17-year tenure in Brussels. In a written statement, Eickhout said he had “after much reflection” concluded that he no longer
Europe & EU
The Netherlands: 1.5 million for Moldova after talks between Dutch Prime Minister Jetten and Moldovan President Sandu in The Hague
The Netherlands will allocate an additional €1.5 million in support to Moldova, focusing on defence cooperation, cybersecurity and strengthening resilience against hybrid threats. Prime Minister Rob Jetten announced the funding following his meeting with Moldovan President Maia Sandu in The Hague. Jetten hosted Sandu at the Catshuis, the Dutch
Europe & EU
More pressure from NGOs on Dutch cabinet over sanctions against Israel
Five major humanitarian and human rights organizations will urge the Dutch government to take a tougher stance toward Israel. On Thursday, the directors of five organizations will meet with Prime Minister Rob Jetten, where they are expected to voice sharp criticism of what they see as the Netherlands’ cautious approach.
Asia & Australia
Dutch cabinet: no action against Turkish diplomat in The Hague
The Dutch government currently sees no reason to take action against Turkish diplomat Ömer Özgül, despite parliamentary questions about his alleged influence within the Islamic Foundation Netherlands (ISN), according to responses from Foreign Affairs Minister Berendsen to the House of Representatives. The questions followed media reports suggesting that Özgül, a
Ukraine
Moldovan President Sandu visits The Hague for talks with Dutch Prime Minister Jetten
Moldovan President Maia Sandu will be received by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Wednesday. The meeting will focus on "the strong bilateral relationship" between the two nations, according to the Dutch Government Information Service (RVD). During a working lunch at the Catshuis, the official residence of the
Ukraine
Dutch King, Queen and cabinet avoided Russian delegation at Venice Biennale
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and the Dutch Minister of Culture deliberately avoided all contact with the Russian delegation during their visit to the Venice Biennale. This emerges from answers by Minister Letschert (Education, Culture and Science) to parliamentary questions from Volt MP Laurens Dassen. 💡Our analysis: Contacts with Russia
United States & Canada
Netherlands calls EU–US trade deal ‘crucial’ as deadline looms
The trade agreement between the European Union and the United States is crucial for the Netherlands, Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma said in Brussels on Monday. EU member states and the European Parliament are set to resume negotiations on the deal on Tuesday. The agreement, originally struck by the European Commission
Ukraine
The Netherlands finds location in The Hague for ‘Russia-tribunal’
The Netherlands has taken an important step towards establishing a special tribunal for Russian war crimes in Ukraine. A suitable location has been found in The Hague where the preparatory phase of the so-called aggression tribunal can be housed. This was announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs Tom Berendsen.
Europe & EU
New step in Ukraine’s EU accession expected in June
The Dutch cabinet expects the next formal step in Ukraine’s accession process to take place in June. At that point, negotiations on the first cluster could begin. The first cluster consists of the chapters covering economic criteria, the functioning of democratic institutions, and public administration reform.
Middle East
New European sanctions against Israeli settlers after Hungarian policy shift, backed by the Netherlands
All 27 member states of the European Union reached a political agreement on Monday on sanctions against violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced. The breakthrough follows a change in position by Hungary, which had blocked similar proposals for years. Under the