https://www.government.nl/https://www.government.nl/faq/nato/should-the-nato-allies-increase-their-defence-spending-upMost NATO allies are in agreement: 2% of GDP is the minimum level for defence spending. But 2% is not enough for NATO to meet all its goals. No decision has been made yet about the exact percentage needed. The allies are still discussing this. It...Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:42:00 GMTdoc-69b7d48761eb4583622225d1https://www.government.nl/faq/nato/what-happens-at-a-nato-summitAt a NATO Summit, heads of state and government, Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Ministers of Defence discuss global developments and their impact on Euro-Atlantic security. They focus on security-related issues that affect all of us, such as how...Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:38:00 GMTdoc-69b7d48561eb4570b72225c0https://www.government.nl/documents/2025/09/30/speech-prime-minister-schoof-at-opening-of-one-conference-the-hagueTue, 30 Sep 2025 07:30:00 GMTdoc-69b7d48c89dcefb73a81b560https://www.government.nl/themes/justice-security-and-defence/counterterrorism-and-national-security/preventing-crises-and-disastersThe tasks of the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security (NCTV) are to prevent disasters and crises and to minimise their impact.Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:01:51 GMTdoc-69b7d44589dcefe53a81aa6bhttps://www.government.nl/documents/2024/10/02/speech-by-minister-of-justice-and-security-van-weel-at-the-one-conferenceSpeech by Minister of Justice and Security van Weel at the ONE Conference, 2 October 2024 at the World Forum in The Hague.Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:30:00 GMTdoc-69b7d3cd61eb45ccb4221036https://www.government.nl/documents/2024/12/20/tallinn-mechanismUkraine has withstood Russia’s brutal full-scale invasion for over 1000 days. This war does not only take place in the trenches but also in cyberspace; it confirms that cyberattacks are an integral part of 21st century conflict and warfare, and...Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:44:00 GMTdoc-69b7d41389dcef16a581a0a6https://www.government.nl/documents/2025/01/28/cyber-dialogueOn 23-24 January 2025, Moldova and the Netherlands concluded their first bilateral Cyber Dialogue in Chisinau with interagency consultations on hybrid threats, cyber security and cybercrime. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMTdoc-69b7d45361eb4505c222214ahttps://www.government.nl/latest/news/2024/12/06/take-stock-and-take-action-on-better-digital-regulation-for-smes-in-the-euThe new EU digital rulebook touches all dimensions of the digital economy. It aims to significantly improve competition and consumer protection in areas such as digital platforms, AI, product safety and data. However, this extensive regulatory...Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMTdoc-69b7d3d589dcef56b88198afhttps://www.government.nl/documents/2023/05/09/the-netherlands-and-the-united-states-conclude-second-inter-agency-dialogue-on-cyber-issuesOn 4 May 2023, in The Hague, the Netherlands and the United States concluded their second inter-agency dialogue on cyber issues. Building on their close ties and partnership, the two sides shared their concern over the threat of malicious conduct...Tue, 09 May 2023 14:00:00 GMTdoc-69b7d45989dcef21f881aed0https://www.government.nl/themes/government-and-democracy/public-administration/organisation-of-central-governmentThe Dutch central government is made up of government ministries, executive agencies, inspectorates, the High Councils of State and a number of advisory bodies.Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:19:08 GMTdoc-69b7d41261eb45ac772216f9https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2022/09/06/dutch-expertise-on-ev-charging-goes-to-californiaCharging electric cars needs to become easier, safer and smarter. Dutch environment minister Vivianne Heijnen and Yana Garcia Gonzalez, Secretary for Environmental Protection of California, signed an agreement to this end today. Experts from the...Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:30:00 GMTdoc-69b7d3b189dcefbc84819652https://www.government.nl/documents/2023/11/29/speech-noorman-cyber-affairsSpeech by Dutch Ambassador-at-Large for Cyber Affairs H.E. Ernst Noorman at the Opening Ceremony Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building: Cyber Resilience for Development. 29 November 2023, Accra Ghana.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:11:00 GMTdoc-69b7d45589dcef2b2f81ae13https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2023/11/17/government-sets-aside-over--euro-2-billion-in-aid-for-ukraineThe Netherlands’ support for Ukraine is steadfast. For 2024 the government has set aside over €2 billion in aid. This sum is mainly intended for military support, but a portion of it will also go to criminal investigations and justice, recovery...Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:00:00 GMTdoc-69b7d44961eb45b39c221fa1https://www.government.nl/documents/2023/06/29/message-from-minister-hoekstra-at-the-female-foreign-ministers-meeting-on-feminist-foreign-policy-in-mongoliaTranscript of the video message by Wopke Hoekstra, Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the Female Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Feminist Foreign Policy in Mongolia on 29 June 2023.Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:34:00 GMTdoc-69b7d41989dcefb63081a169https://www.government.nl/themes/economy/public-procurement/security-requirements-for-government-contractsRead about new security requirements that will come into effect for companies that carry out public-sector contracts that entail a risk to national security.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:25:46 GMTdoc-69d8ec4b61eb45776104ee2bhttps://www.government.nl/latest/weblogs/the-work-of-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs/2023/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-on-cybersecurity-keeping-the-internet-open-free-and-safe---thats-our-goalThe Dutch government recently launched its cyber strategy for 2023-2028. The strategy aims to keep the internet open, free and safe – now and in the future. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also has a cyber ambassador who works every day in pursuit...Fri, 22 Sep 2023 11:17:00 GMTdoc-69b7d42789dcef16a581a444https://www.government.nl/ministries/ministry-of-foreign-affairs/activiteiten/nato-summit-2025/nato-summit-2025-in-the-hagueOn 24 and 25 June the Netherlands was hosting the NATO Summit 2025 at the World Forum in The Hague. This was the first time a NATO summit is being held in the Netherlands. It was an opportunity for the Netherlands to bolster our position as a...Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:50:36 GMTdoc-69b7d45e89dcefe12181af91https://www.government.nl/latest/news/2025/02/24/3-years-war-in-ukraine-netherlands-supportOn 24 February 2022 Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For three years the Ukrainian people have been fighting for their lives and for their liberty. This article explains why supporting Ukraine remains important – to the whole of...Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:02:00 GMTdoc-69b7d47461eb4587ca222458https://www.government.nl/themes/international-cooperation/international-peace-and-security/an-international-approach-to-peace-and-securityIn its foreign policy the Netherlands has adopted a broad approach to the issues that lead to conflict. Please see Government.nl for more informationWed, 05 Nov 2025 12:49:11 GMTdoc-6a7f1fabc2ac4ee260031f3fhttps://www.government.nl/documents/2026/05/18/joint-statement-by-the-netherlands-and-the-philippinesJoint Statement on the Ministerial Meeting between Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro and Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Tom Berendsen, 18 May 2026.Mon, 18 May 2026 18:22:00 GMTdoc-6a1845ce6eab33ed5f3b91e6