Dutch politics
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has set out a sharply pragmatic vision for the Netherlands’ foreign policy, arguing that realism — not nostalgia or moral absolutism — must guide Europe’s role in an increasingly unstable world. In a keynote speech at the Next Gen: The Hague Security Conference on 27 May,
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NATO & Defense
NATO & Defense
NATO & Defense
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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
Middle East
Dutch diplomat and former Minister of Defence Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert has been appointed Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security at the United Nations. The announcement was made by UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
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The Dutch government aims to further deepen trade relations with Canada and views the EU–Canada trade agreement CETA as a strategic success, particularly against the backdrop of international trade tensions.
Dutch politics
The Dutch government is increasingly concerned about a new legislative proposal in the United States aimed at further tightening restrictions on the export of chip technology to China - which could also affect Dutch companies such as ASML. The MATCH Act, currently under consideration in the US Congress, seeks to “harmonise”
Dutch politics
The Dutch cabinet sees no indications that the United States is engaging in unwanted foreign interference in the Netherlands.
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The United States can use Dutch airports and Dutch airspace for flights and military operations related to the war with Iran. Unlike countries such as Spain, Switzerland, and France, the Netherlands sees no reason to close its airspace or impose restrictions on U.S. military flights. The Dutch government made
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The Dutch government may extend its contract with IT service provider Solvinity, a judge ruled on Wednesday. Three citizens had brought summary proceedings in an attempt to block the cooperation, citing concerns about the possible takeover of Solvinity by the American technology company Kyndryl. What is Solvinity? Solvinity is responsible