Middle East

The Netherlands condemns Israeli annexation remarks on Southern Lebanon, raises questions over proportionality of military action

The Dutch government condemns calls by Israeli ministers to annex Lebanese territory and describes statements about a possible occupation of southern Lebanon as “deeply concerning”. This was written by Foreign Affairs Minister Berendsen in answers to parliamentary questions. According to the cabinet, the annexation of Lebanese territory would be in violation of international law.

Dutch coalition party wants clarification from own minister on Congo and Dutch programs in the Great Lakes-region

Governing party D66 is seeking clarification from the cabinet over the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian, economic and security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

What is the Dutch defense policy for the coming years? Faster deployable within NATO, 3.5% NATO target in law

The Dutch government wants its armed forces to be visibly more deployable by 2026, for national and allied tasks. In the Defence Policy Letter 2026, the focus shifts from rebuilding capacity to immediate military readiness, a response to what the ministry describes as a sustained decline in Europe’s security

Netherlands extends training of Ukrainian troops, moves training from United Kingdom to Germany

The Netherlands is extending its military training support for Ukraine until the end of 2028 and will shift a large part of that effort from the United Kingdom to Germany. Defence Minister Yeşilgöz announced this in a letter to parliament ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) meeting on

Dutch Foreign Minister Berendsen: "ally US" has become "less predictable", on Greenland: "There are things we will not accept"

Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Tom Berendsen still considers the United States an ally, but acknowledges that the country has become “less predictable.” In an interview with Algemeen Dagblad, Berendsen says the Netherlands remains dependent on the US for its security, while at times disagreeing with the actions of the

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Dutch coalition party wants clarification from own minister on Congo and Dutch programs in the Great Lakes-region

What is the Dutch defense policy for the coming years? Faster deployable within NATO, 3.5% NATO target in law

Netherlands extends training of Ukrainian troops, moves training from United Kingdom to Germany

Dutch Foreign Minister Berendsen: "ally US" has become "less predictable", on Greenland: "There are things we will not accept"