Mark Rutte

The co-founder of an archive on the history of the Dutch colonies speaks about the importance of memory and anti-racism, amid the rise of the far-right in the Netherlands

‘We are fulfilling our obligations and commitments,’ says PM Pedro Sánchez, underscoring the missions that Madrid contributes to. Spain will now join the PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List) program coordinated by NATO

The cancellation of the summit between the Russian and American leaders demonstrates that Moscow is trying to buy time. Washington wants an agreement at all costs, even by overriding Kyiv’s interests

The military exercises being staged in Belarus, a repeat of those in 2021 that preceded the invasion of Ukraine, are taking place just two days after the Russian drone incursion into Poland

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk believes the incident puts Europe ‘the closest we have been to open conflict since World War Two’

The carefully choreographed European talks sought to curb the US cronyism with Putin seen in Alaska and increase pressure on Moscow to agree to negotiations with Kyiv

The Ukrainian president and several European leaders will meet with the US president Monday to discuss peace negotiations with Russia

Trump’s erratic economic policies are scaring away US investors. Many experts suggest it’s time for Europe to attract that capital and reduce financing costs for EU partners

The US president has taken advantage of Europe’s geostrategic and economic vulnerability to strike a one-way trade deal and impose spending of 5% of GDP on defense 

World leaders are trying to find the right dose of flattery and tact in their relationship with the Republican to avoid getting on his bad side

US President Donald Trump is expected to meet with Ukrainian leader Zelenskiy on Wednesday in The Hague

The Spanish government is almost alone up against a bloc led by the US, Germany and France in favor of dedicating 5% of GDP to military spending

Despite disagreements, the members gathered in The Hague will aim to send Russia the message that the Alliance remains united

Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt says NATO members must ‘pay their fair share’ ahead of key summit in The Hague

Ahead of a key summit in The Hague next week, Secretary General Mark Rutte sent a letter to alliance members setting out the new spending threshold, which mirrors Trump’s demands

The secretary of state, who has been steadily rising through the ranks under the orders of his former rival, is now taking over the National Security Council, meaning he will hold two roles, something only Kissinger has done before

Trump continues to push for the annexation of the vast Danish island, aiming to counter the increasing influence of Russia and China in the region

Donald Trump keeps up the pressure and demands Zelenskiy agree to a cease-fire now or risk “fighting alone”

Pervomaisk is home to one of two former intercontinental ballistic missile bases that Ukraine inherited from the Soviet Union and which were closed following an agreement with Russia and the United States

The decline in support for Zelenskiy on his trip to the US confirms the change of tone among Kyiv’s partners in favor of negotiations with the Kremlin

On the edges of society, adolescents navigate the mafias that recruit them and the efforts of police officers, social workers and the few politicians who try to keep them on the side of the law. However, as drug trafficking extends its presence throughout the Netherlands, violence and intimidation are threatening the country’s institutions. This is a portrait of Dutch society that has little to do with the postcards that depict bicycles and tulips

His announcement will pit him against outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who is considered the favorite to replace Stoltenberg and has the tacit support of most member countries

The acting prime minister of the Netherlands, who has openly applied for the post, has the support of the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and France, while Hungary and Turkey have not commented

According to the design being finalized by the Alliance, the new specialized center would provide more extensive training than is currently offered by the allies

The decision came as Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte traveled to Israel to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the conflict

Potential coalition partners were wary of the Netherlands’ Party for Freedom’s leader Geert Wilders’ more extreme anti-Islam plans, that included a ban on mosques, Islamic schools and the Quran