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Geert Wilders threatens to quit Dutch coalition over asylum law change

The Dutch government's different parties have argued for months over draft legislation that tightens asylum law in the Netherlands.

Netherlands

Dutch cabinet agrees strict new asylum rules

The Dutch government wants to introduce some of the toughest asylum rules in Europe, but it may not be so straightforward.

Economy

Squeezed out of the market: Why is renting hard in the Netherlands?

The Dutch government is rolling out a law to cap excessively high rental costs. Economists are divided on the subject.

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Dutch government avoids collapse after state secretary quits

Nora Achahbar quit after hearing racist comments in cabinet as it discussed the violent Amsterdam football match that was marred by antisemitism and Islamophobia.

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Dutch state secretary to quit over racist remarks after riots

The clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters and Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters led to international reactions, condemning the violence.

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Dutch police disperse people from streets after Amsterdam tram set on fire

The Dutch capital has been experiencing ongoing tensions following violence last week when fans of an Israeli football club were targeted.

Economy

Netherlands new budget aims for 'people to have more money to spend'

Migration, the housing shortage and household incomes are among the key issues, the new Dutch government has decided to tackle in its budget and policy plans for 2025.

Netherlands

Dutch coalition partners row over immigration as king lays out agenda

Decades-old rifts over how and whether the Netherlands should accommodate new arrivals have been driven wide open by a far-right surge.

Green News

New Dutch coalition is scrapping a successful nature restoration plan

There are concerns on what the new coalition’s plans will be for nature and the environment in the Netherlands.

Tech News

New Dutch PM bans devices in cabinet meetings over spying fears

Dick Schoof, the Netherlands' new premier, was a former head of the country's intelligence services before he headed up the new technocratic government.

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Rule of law protests greet new Dutch government at swearing-in

A group of protesters watched from behind the fences at Huis ten Bosch Palace as a new Dutch cabinet was sworn in.

World News

Unionists under pressure to keep seats ahead of UK general election

The pro-British Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is facing competition from the non-sectarian MLA Alliance Party and pro-Irish unity party Sinn Féin over Northern Ireland's 18 seats in Westminster.

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Dutch PM urges support for Ukraine in farewell speech

Rutte urged the Dutch to support Ukraine in his final speech on Sunday, before an inward-looking new government takes over the Netherlands on Tuesday.

Tech News

Incoming Dutch far-right digital minister to prioritise AI

He told lawmakers at a confirmation hearing that IT is not left-wing or right-wing.

Europe News

Dutch far right takes migration, trade and economy portfolios

Candidate ministers need a formal confirmation by parliament, set for next week.

Europe News

Timmermans and Wilders both celebrate on Dutch election night

Timmermans' GreenLeft-Labour alliance is set to win eight seats in the new European Parliament, while PVV and its leader Geert Wilders won seven.

Europe News

Polls predict majority of new Dutch MEPs to be far-right

Dutch candidates rally for the European elections amid concerns over the future of Europe, with polls suggesting potential far-right dominance.

Europe News

Who is Dick Schoof and why did Geert Wilders choose him as new PM?

Schoof's apparent lack of political experience starkly contrasts with that of his liberal predecessor, Mark Rutte, who has led the Netherlands since 2010 and played an influential role in the EU.

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Former spy chief expected to be new prime minister of the Netherlands

It has taken months of post-election negotiations to form a right-wing government.

Netherlands

Dutch government veers sharply right after four-party coalition deal

When presenting the coalition agreement, PVV leader Geert Wilders said he is very much looking forward to the upcoming collaboration with NSC, BBB and the VVD. He also said that 'the sun will shine again in the Netherlands'.