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Jesse Klaver, The “Dutch Trudeau,” to lead new Left-Wing alliance

The Dutch Green Party leader Jesse Klaver, often nicknamed the “Dutch Trudeau” for his charisma and progressive image, has been chosen to head a new left-wing alliance formed between the Greens and the Labour Party. The decision comes after Frans Timmermans, the former......

Netherlands, Nexperia decline to comment on reports of chip shipment resumption

The Dutch government and semiconductor company Nexperia on Saturday declined to comment on reports suggesting that the White House plans to announce the resumption of shipments from Nexperia’s Chinese manufacturing facilities. The move, if confirmed, would offer relief to automakers including......

Netherlands : Far right and centrists neck and neck in tight parliamentary race

The far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) of Geert Wilders and the centrist pro-European Democrats 66 (D66) led by Rob Jetten are neck and neck in the Dutch parliamentary elections, according to a projection by the ANP news agency released Thursday. Both parties would secure 26 seats each out of the 150......

Tens of thousands march in The Hague, demanding stronger climate action before elections

Around 45,000 demonstrators filled the streets of The Hague on Sunday, urging the next Dutch government to prioritize climate policy. The mass mobilization came just days before the general elections, transforming the city into the focal point of a resurgent environmental movement determined to hold......

Tesla begins recruitment in Morocco, signaling regional expansion plans

Tesla has officially commenced recruitment efforts in Morocco, marking a significant step in its African expansion strategy. The electric vehicle giant is seeking a Country Sales & Delivery Leader to spearhead its operations in the country, signaling the start of commercial activities in Morocco. The......

Netherlands: Ahmed Aboutaleb emerges as favorite for prime minister post

With less than a month before the Dutch snap elections scheduled for October 29, 2025, Ahmed Aboutaleb, former mayor of Rotterdam of Moroccan origin, has become the frontrunner for the office of Prime Minister, according to a recent poll. The survey, conducted among more than 1,200 voters, places......

Dutch police clash with anti-immigration protesters in The Hague

Dutch police deployed teargas and water cannons on Saturday in The Hague to disperse violent anti-immigration protesters, according to local authorities. The unrest resulted in 30 arrests and left two police officers injured. Officials indicated that further arrests could follow as camera footage is......

NATO jet scramble highlights rising tensions as Russian drones breach Polish airspace

NATO forces swiftly responded to multiple violations of Polish airspace by Russian drones, underscoring growing unease near the alliance's eastern borders. The incidents occurred amid Russia's extensive aerial campaign against Ukraine, further intensifying regional security concerns. Dutch F-35s......

Dutch foreign minister resigns over cabinet deadlock on Israel sanctions

The Dutch foreign minister, Caspar Veldkamp, announced his resignation after the caretaker government in The Hague failed to reach an agreement on imposing new sanctions against Israel. The decision highlights growing divisions within the coalition as the war in Gaza nears its second anniversary. During......