Concerns at OM and National Criminal Investigation Department over growing involvement of organized crime in official corruption, where officials are bribed for access to sensitive information. Research shows lack of awareness and alertness among Dutch government agencies, but new strategy by Interior and Justice offers hope for better approach.
Germany is urging the European Union to quickly reach a trade deal with the United States, but negotiations are struggling and the July 9 deadline is approaching. European leaders are divided on how to proceed, and U.S. President Trump is pressuring with import tariffs.
Russian engineer accused of stealing Dutch chip technology had large sums of money deposited into his bank account after visits to Russia and was part of a group aiming to reduce the country's reliance on chip imports. The accused denies being a spy and claims the stolen documents were for personal use, but the prosecution argues that his actions were intentional and designed to strengthen Russia's technological capacity.
Court rules No Strike at Schiphol for KLM Ground Personnel KLM wins case against unions over Saturday's planned 24-hour strike by ground staff at Schiphol, citing possible safety and public order risks.
Mark Rutte's successful leadership as NATO Secretary-General during the summit in his hometown of The Hague resulted in all member countries agreeing to increase their defense budget, with the exception of Spain. Additionally, a positive meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky took place, with the latter expressing a desire for the conflict in his country to be resolved.
Experts weigh in on Prime Minister Rutte's successful strategy behind his controversial congratulatory text to President Trump at the NATO summit, with some praising his ability to win over difficult leaders like Trump and others criticizing his role in maintaining American dominance over European defense.