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Dutch king calls for compromise as political turmoil leads to more elections

King Willem-Alexander has called for a return to a culture of compromise in the Netherlands as the country prepares for its fourth general election in less than nine years

The Independent UK

NSC walkout over Israel policy deepens political turmoil in Netherlands

The country's Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned on Friday, followed by his NSC party members. Now, only two of the original four parties remain in the coalition.

Euronews

Dutch are first to buy US arms for Ukraine under NATO scheme

The Netherlands will buy 500 million euros ($577 million) of US weapons for Ukraine, becoming the first NATO member to fund a full package under a new scheme to speed deliveries from American stockpiles, the defence ministry said.

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NATO backs defence hike as Trump claims victory, but doubts linger

NATO leaders meeting in The Hague on Wednesday agreed to raise defence spending to 5 percent of GDP and reaffirmed their mutual defence pledge – steps Donald Trump hailed as a “monumental win” for the US, which he says has carried an unfair share of the burden. But while all…

Radio France Internationale

NATO summit opens in The Hague amid unprecedented security and protests

The 2025 NATO Summit opened in The Hague today under unprecedented security, as 32 world leaders—including Donald Trump—arrived for two days of high-stakes talks on defence and global security, amid airspace lockdowns, street protests, and sweeping citywide disruptions.

Radio France Internationale

Thousands attend ‘red line’ protest in The Hague against Israel’s Gaza war

According to Oxfam, nearly 150,000 people in the Netherlands called for the government to do more against the war.

Al Jazeera

Alarmed European leaders urge immediate de-escalation between Israel and Iran

The military attacks between Israel and Iran have caused alarm across Europe, with leaders calling on both parties to immediately de-escalate.

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Merz accuses Russia of 'terror against civilians' following attacks on residential areas in Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with caretaker Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in Berlin on Tuesday, where the leaders discussed a school shooting in Austria earlier in the day and recent developments in Ukraine.

Euronews

The Netherlands to hold election on October 29 after government collapse

Polls indicate a close race between Dutch far-right PVV party and the Labour/Green Left alliance.

Al Jazeera

The Netherlands to hold snap election on 29 October after coalition collapse

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof's cabinet fell apart when far-right Party For Freedom leader Geert Wilders withdrew his ministers over disagreements on migration policy.

Euronews

Thursday briefing: How Geert Wilders’ exit from Dutch coalition might set up his own comeback

In today’s newsletter: The Dutch government collapsed after Wilders pulled out of the coalition – leaving renewed political uncertainty as parties scramble to redefine their positions

The Guardian - UK

Why did the Dutch government collapse and what’s next?

The Dutch government collapsed after Geert Wilders pulled away from ruling right-wing coalition.

Al Jazeera

‘Downfall of the Netherlands’: Dutch Government in crisis as PM Resigns amid Trump tensions

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Geert Wilders topples Dutch coalition to push immigration agenda in elections

Dick Schoof will remain prime minister of Netherlands in caretaker administration

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Evening Standard

Dutch government collapse: What has happened and what will the implications be?

The government breakdown in the Netherlands was sparked by a disagreement on asylum measures.

Radio France Internationale

Dutch government falls as Wilders far-right party exits coalition

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has confirmed the collapse of the Dutch government following the withdrawal of Geert Wilders' far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) from the coalition.

Evening Standard

Dutch government collapses after far-right leader quits coalition after migration feud

Day of political turmoil in The Hague as Geert Wilders turns his back on the ruling governing coalition less than a year after it was formed

Al Jazeera

Dutch Prime Minister Schoof resigns after far-right Wilders quits coalition

Geert Wilders, leader of the populist PVV, throws coalition government into crisis in row over immigration.

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The Guardian - UK

Dutch prime minister Dick Schoof steps down after Geert Wilders quits government – as it happened

Schoof said his coalition government will become a caretaker administration up until the new election

The Guardian - UK

Dutch government collapses as far-right leader pulls party out of coalition

Coalition leaders call decision by Geert Wilders to withdraw from alliance over immigration policy ‘irresponsible’

The Independent UK

Dutch prime minister steps down after far-right leader’s shock withdrawal from coalition

Dick Schoof announced his resignation just hours after Geert Wilders

The Independent UK

Dutch leader says NATO's chief insists allies should spend at least 3.5% of GDP on defense budgets

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof says NATO’s chief wants the allies to agree to start spending at least 3.5% of GDP on their defense budgets at their summit next month

International Business Times

NATO Chief Seeks Defence Spending At 5% Of GDP By 2032: Dutch PM

NATO chief Mark Rutte wants member countries to agree at a summit in June to reach five percent of GDP on defence-related spending by 2032, Dutch premier Dick Schoof said Friday.

Euronews

The Netherlands pivots on Israel as it asks for EU-Israel trade deal review

Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said his government is "drawing a line in the sand" over the Gaza humanitarian aid blockade, which he says goes against international humanitarian law.

The Independent UK

Veterans light flame as the Netherlands marks 80th anniversary of liberation from WWII occupation

Dozens of World War II veterans are gathering in a central Dutch town to mark the 80th anniversary of the Netherlands’ liberation by Allied troops from Nazi German occupation

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