News - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1. King, Prime Minister and NATO Secretary-General visit Summit venue in The Hague

   On Monday 23 June a tour of the World Forum took place; this is the location where the 2025 NATO Summit will be held on 24 and 25 ...

   News item | 23-06-2025 | 17:12

2. School children discuss peace and security at closing of ‘NATO and the Netherlands: a Journey’

   On Sunday 22 June, ‘NATO and the Netherlands: a Journey’ celebrated its conclusion at the World Forum in The Hague. On this final ...

   News item | 23-06-2025 | 14:11

3. 2025 NATO Summit programme announced

   NATO has announced the programme for the summit that will be held in The Hague on 24 and 25 June. Dozens of heads of state and ...

   News item | 17-06-2025 | 10:00

4. The Netherlands supports NATO 5% target

   The government of the Netherlands intends to support the NATO proposal for 3.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) per year to be ...

   News item | 13-06-2025 | 13:45

5. Foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp to temporarily take over Foreign Trade and Development portfolio

   On June 3, 2025, Prime Minister Dick Schoof tendered the resignation of the members of government belonging to the Freedom Party ...

   News item | 04-06-2025 | 13:03

6. The Netherlands supports Radio Free Europe with donation of €3 million

   The Netherlands is donating €3 million to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/FL), a media organisation that brings independent ...

   News item | 03-06-2025 | 16:39

7. Foreign trade minister Reinette Klever: prosperity and resilience at the forefront of Dutch trade policy

   In a turbulent world, the Netherlands is opting for an assertive trade policy. In doing so, the government is focusing explicitly ...

   News item | 28-05-2025 | 17:24

8. Looking Back on King Willem-Alexander’s Visit to Expo 2025 Osaka

   On Wednesday, 21 May, and Thursday, 22 May, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands visited the World Expo in Osaka as part of ...

   News item | 26-05-2025 | 12:35

9. Cabinet invests millions in migration deals

   The government will invest heavily to prevent irregular migration and facilitate the return of migrants without right of ...

   News item | 23-05-2025 | 17:00

10. ICAO Council: Russian Federation responsible for downing of flight MH17

    The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO Council) has concluded Monday that the Russian Federation is ...

    News item | 12-05-2025 | 17:06