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Change on the horizon for the Netherlands’ strained asylum system

As coalition talks progress this week in the Netherlands, following the general election on 29 October – in which the centrist Democrats 66 narrowly defeated Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom – the focus is on changes to immigration and asylum policies.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 29, 2025

The Dutch elections, NATO ties, and the race to reduce dependence on US defence

The finely balanced provisional results of the Dutch election has intensified the debate over European security and dependence on the United States, prompting urgent questions about defence autonomy and the respective roles of the Netherlands and France.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 1, 2025

Dutch voters cast ballots amid discontent over politics and stalled promises

Dutch voters head to the polls today, Wednesday, after two turbulent years under Geert Wilders’ far-right government, with the coalition’s collapse over migration policy and growing public discontent setting the stage for one of the most unpredictable elections in recent Dutch history.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 29, 2025

Death of a 17-year old teenager in the Netherlands sparks outrage over violence against women

'We all have 24 hours in our day. 24 hours that we are free to use how and where we choose,' Dutch actrice and author Nienke ’s Gravemade wrote in a post that went viral on social media.

Euronews · Aug 22, 2025

Bacteria strain that is resistant to antibiotics is spreading in Europe, scientists warn

The strain was first identified nearly a decade ago in the Netherlands and Germany, and has since spread to at least nine other European countries, according to Danish research.

Euronews · Jul 23, 2025

Universal Music Group confidentially files for US stock market listing

The Dutch-American firm, which represents the likes of Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, is already listed in the Netherlands.

Euronews · Jul 22, 2025

Retaliatory tariffs: Which EU countries could be impacted the most?

Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands are three of the most exposed countries should the EU decide to impose countermeasures on US imports — following Washington’s threat to charge 30% on EU goods.

Euronews · Jul 17, 2025

Lauren James silences doubters as she stars in England's perfect performance to keep Lionesses dreaming

Lauren James had her critics in the build-up to the Netherlands game but she proved them all wrong

FourFourTwo · Jul 9, 2025

England v Netherlands live: Lionesses roar to huge win to stay alive at Women’s Euro 2025

England 4-0 Netherlands: Lauren James scored twice as the Lionesses bounced back after being at risk of an early exit

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

England not concerned about ‘consequences’ of must-win Netherlands clash

The Lionesses will be out of the Euros if they lose to the Netherlands in Zurich

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025