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Feb 3, 2026
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D66, VVD and CDA agree on ambitious plans for housing and defence while cutting healthcare and social security to fund them.
Politics
Jan 26, 2026
5 min read
The former Dutch prime minister dismissed the idea that Europe could defend itself without the US, saying it would require spending up to 9% of GDP on defence.
Jan 24, 2026
The dutch airline has cancelled services to Israel, the UAE and Saudi Arabia until further notice as a US carrier strike group heads toward the region.
Jan 21, 2026
PVV’s parliamentary group narrowed down from 26 to 19 seats, raising questions about Wilders’ tight control, and adding fresh uncertainty to coalition talks in The Hague
Jan 19, 2026
Dutch leaders warn that using trade pressure to influence Greenland is unacceptable and risks damaging relations between allies.
Jan 16, 2026
D66, VVD and CDA push toward a minority cabinet as budget disputes and parliamentary math complicate formation.
Jan 10, 2026
D66 leader Rob Jetten becomes a central figure in coalition talks as fragmented parliament shapes the Netherlands’ next government.
Jan 7, 2026
Dutch leaders avoid open conflict with President Trump, but security, trade, technology, and diplomacy show a clear shift in how the long-standing alliance now functions
Jan 6, 2026
D66, VVD and CDA return to negotiations with only 66 seats, weighing a minority cabinet, a fourth party, or outside support with pending budget decisions.
Jan 5, 2026
Dutch airlines add extra flights to clear weekend backlogs after temporary Venezuela-related airspace restrictions; schedules are largely back to normal.
Dec 22, 2025
Far fewer first-time asylum requests are being granted than last year, mainly due to stricter assessments and changes in how some countries of origin are judged
Dec 15, 2025
6 min read
Government says urgent military transports will take priority as Netherlands becomes a key NATO transit point, but rail network is unprepared.
Economy
Dec 6, 2025
Rob Jetten dismisses VVD's preferred coalition option as "not a workable path”; talks remain deadlocked with December 9 deadline approaching
Dec 3, 2025
After weeks of stalemate following the 29 October 2025 general election, the Dutch cabinet formation has moved into a new phase.
Nov 21, 2025
PVV leader joins presidium that runs the Tweede Kamer, under new chair Thom van Campen and first deputy Wieke Paulusma.
Nov 13, 2025
The elections are over and the votes are counted. Coalition talks begin, and Rob Jetten set to become the youngest and first openly gay Dutch Prime Minister.
Oct 28, 2025
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Tune into NOS Slotdebat on national TV channel NPO 1 at 19:06 (smaller parties) and 20:33 (main leaders); expect clashes on cost of living, housing, migration, healthcare, and security.
Oct 24, 2025
What the major parties propose and how it could shape the next years.
Guides
Oct 20, 2025
Rising costs, housing and healthcare strain, wars abroad, and online polarisation are fuelling anxiety and low trust in politics.
Oct 15, 2025
Facebook, TikTok, X and Google skipped a Tweede Kamer session on algorithms and interference while parties seek answers on how platform feeds shape what voters see.
Oct 11, 2025
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The Netherlands and Ukraine to build drones together, with The Hague putting in €200 million funding focused on anti-drone defense.
Aug 27, 2025
Political chaos in The Hague raises concerns for Groningen’s economy, water safety, and universities, leaving Groningen leaders and businesses worried about delayed decisions.
Breaking
Aug 13, 2025
Post by PVV leader Geert Wilders on X has collected over 12,500 discrimination reports. Groningen’s regional anti-discrimination office is among 19 agencies submitting complaints to police.
Aug 7, 2025
The Socialist Party's manifesto outlines major reforms, including a €50M wealth ceiling, free childcare, and income-based health insurance.
Aug 2, 2025
Top housing experts warn that misguided political proposals are worsening the Netherlands’ housing crisis, as reported by AD.
