NATO must spend 400% more on air and missile defense, according to Rutte during speech at think tank Chatham House, in preparation for NATO summit in The Hague where defense spending will take center stage.
Dutch exports of service dogs to the Israeli military remain unregulated, despite evidence of their systematic use in human rights violations. Pressure on the Dutch government to introduce stricter regulations on this is growing due to the war in Gaza and increasing Israeli violence in the occupied West Bank.
VVD leader Yesilgöz announces that the decision has been made to no longer consider PVV leader Wilders as a candidate for the coalition government, stating that he prioritizes personal interests over the country's. This greatly decreases the chances of the PVV joining the coalition in the upcoming elections.
The trade war between China and the United States is also affecting China's largest electronics market, but Chinese traders actually see opportunities in this. As Chinese electronics continue to improve and demand grows, they are adjusting their supply accordingly and the money is now staying at home.
Russia claims to have taken a new region in Ukraine and is building a "bridgehead" in the town of Kostyantynivka, which may be strategically important for their operations. Meanwhile, there are tensions over a prisoner exchange, with Russia saying Ukraine is not cooperating.
Group conducts self-initiated border checks in Ter Apel, prompting response from local government. Minister urges citizens to leave border control to authorities.