Russia is still not returning enough military bodies and prisoners of war to Ukraine, despite previous promises and recent exchanges. The situation is still unclear and causes unrest on both sides.
Party for the Animals discusses new direction and rearmament at crowded congress where members divided over group position. Yet motion for investing in defense gains narrow majority and a member consultation will be held to discuss the issue further.
The VVD puts safety and the economy first in the upcoming elections, VVD leader Dilan Yesilgöz's speech at the election congress in Nieuwegein showed. She spoke little about asylum and migration and ruled out cooperation with PVV and GroenLinks-PvdA.
Leftist parties in the Netherlands are shifting their stance on defense investments due to ongoing conflicts and an unpredictable NATO ally. The upcoming party congress will discuss the issue, with the Partij voor de Dieren and SP opposing the new NATO norm dictated by Trump.
Dutch cabinet increases armed forces budget to 3.5% of GDP and invests in 'broad resilience,' still unclear how these additional costs will be paid for, Minister Brekelmans calls on other political parties to support NATO request by secreatris general Rutte.
The VVD party has announced that Vincent Karremans will become the new demissionary minister of Economic Affairs, replacing PVV minister Beljaarts. Judith Tielen will take over Karremans' previous position as state secretary while Thierry Aartsen will become the new state secretary for Infrastructure and Water Management. Other party members, including Robert Tieman and Nicki Pouw-Verweij, have been selected for ministerial roles, but the new NSC minister and state secretary are yet to be determined.