Veteran Green MEP Bas Eickhout announces resignation after 17 Years: “I have had relationships that did not fit my role"
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Dutch Prime Minister Jetten will not skip G20 summit in Miami if Putin attends
For years, Western leaders have largely avoided direct encounters with Vladimir Putin, seeking to isolate the Russian president after his full-scale invasion of Ukraine. But if Putin accepts an American invitation to the G20 summit in Miami this December, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten is prepared to be in
The Netherlands and Australia launch strategic partnership on security, trade and Ukraine
As Europe looks increasingly toward the Indo-Pacific and Western allies seek to strengthen ties amid growing geopolitical tensions, the Netherlands and Australia have agreed to elevate their relationship to a formal strategic partnership. But beyond the diplomatic language, the agreement offers a detailed roadmap for cooperation on defence, critical
Dutch Foreign Minister Berendsen: EU blocking statute may be used to shield ICC from Trump sanctions
The Dutch government is preparing for the possibility of a new escalation in Washington’s campaign against the International Criminal Court, but Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen insists the European Union’s powerful 'blocking statute' remains a weapon of last resort. As pressure on the Hague-based court grows
Behind the scenes: diplomats frustrated with last-minute EU deal on Russian sanctions
Last-minute compromise preserved sanctions on 3,000 Russia-linked individuals and entities, but behind the scenes diplomats warn the price paid could weaken the EU's sanctions regime for years to come. Exclusive reporting and analysis from The Hague. First month €2.50 Start reading