Ukraine
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has publicly acknowledged for the first time that a weapons system it previously described as a “drone” for Ukraine can also be classified as a cruise missile, shedding new light on the increasingly advanced nature of Dutch military assistance to Kyiv. The admission comes after
United States & Canada
The Dutch government says it is preparing with European partners to shield the International Criminal Court (ICC) from growing American pressure, after Washington expanded sanctions against court officials and signalled it could take further measures. Behind the scenes, The Hague is working on contingency plans ranging from financial protections to
Russia
The Dutch government has summoned Russia's ambassador after Germany formally accused Moscow of being behind explosive-laden drones found at and around Leipzig Airport. While The Hague has joined a growing number of European capitals in backing Berlin's conclusions, the diplomatic move also highlights a deeper
Russia
Germany says it now has evidence that Russia was behind an attempted drone attack involving explosives near Leipzig Airport. The accusation has triggered an forceful response from Berlin and immediate backing from The Hague. But behind the public expressions of solidarity, Dutch officials and sources in The Hague are increasingly
Dutch politics
Can Ukraine hold the line against an expected new wave of Russian attacks without additional Western support? And will the Dutch government be willing to bring forward billions in military funding just as difficult budget negotiations enter their final stage? Those questions are becoming increasingly urgent as Kyiv warns that
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
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 & Defense
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
What happens if Germany’s prosecutors are right? And could explosive new allegations about the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines affect Dutch support for Ukraine? The Dutch government has now been forced to address those questions, but its response remains notably cautious. Read on for the full story and
NATO & Defense
Can local authorities still rely on the Dutch armed forces when a major crisis strikes? What happens to bomb disposal units, military medical teams and security operations if the Netherlands is drawn into a conflict? And how far is The Hague willing to go in prioritising national and NATO defence
Summer Briefings
Every Saturday and Sunday this summer, The Hague Insider publishes a special Summer Briefing, taking a deep dive into the politicians, companies and policy issues shaping The Hague, Brussels and beyond. How much support is Ukraine actually receiving from the Netherlands, what new projects are quietly taking shape behind the