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Reaching the highest point of the core of the EMA building
The highest point of the core of the permanent building of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has been reached. That has been ...
International cooperation for peace, security and prosperity
Working for peace, security and sustainable development: this is the core of the Netherlands’ integrated foreign policy for the ...
2019 Budget Memorandum: Investing in and preparing for the Netherlands' future
In 2019 the Dutch economy will grow by 2.6% and the budget surplus will increase to 1% of gross domestic product (GDP). Next year ...
2019 Tax Plan: households will have more to spend
The government is making changes to the tax system. We are making it greener, raising consumption tax, and – importantly – making ...
Ministry of Justice and Security tackles new forms of crime
Offences such as robberies, break-ins, muggings and assault declined significantly in recent years. Still, there is a lot of work ...
The Netherlands, China and California uniting to promote clean transportation
China, California and the Netherlands are joining forces to increase the proportion of clean vehicles on the road. Today, they ...
Prime Minister visits Romania
Prime Minister Mark Rutte has had talks in Romania with President Klaus Iohannis and Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă. Following ...
Netherlands’ preparations for Brexit in the spotlight during EU visit
On 29 March 2019 – in 200 days’ time – the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. Brexit can have major consequences for ...
Minister van Nieuwenhuizen announces new global climate commision to be led by Ban Ki-Moon, Bill Gates, and World Bank Kristalina Georgieva
A Global Commission on Adaptation, featuring the Netherlands as a key convener and to be overseen by the 8th Secretary-General of ...
NCTV: real chance of attack in the Netherlands
Although the nature of the jihadist threat has changed, the threat to the Netherlands remains substantial. Consequently, the ...