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Dutch pull out of ‘no longer neutral’ Eurovision
Dutch state broadcaster Avrotros said on Monday that the Netherlands will not be taking part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). The event can "no longer be considered neutral,"…
Europe’s response to the Iran war energy crunch
The European Commission will publish a package of measures on Wednesday seeking to offset surging energy prices, as countries grapple with the…
Number of immigrants in EU reaches record high of 64.2 million in 2025
The number of immigrants residing in the European Union climbed to a record high of 64.2 million in 2025, up about 2.1…
ECJ limits detention for rejected asylum seekers to 18 months
The European Court of Justice has ruled that rejected asylum seekers in the Netherlands must be released from detention after a maximum…
Airlines cancel flights, ground planes as jet fuel shock hits Europe
The jet fuel crisis caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is forcing major European airlines to cut flights and…
Netherlands Supports European Rules to Safely Reuse Returned Medication
The Netherlands has signalled support for forthcoming European legislation that would allow patients to return unused medication to pharmacies for safe redistribution,…
Netherlands calls for EU ban on powerful fireworks
The EU must introduce a track-and-trace system for powerful fireworks and ban the production of “cobras”, the firework of choice used in…
Netherlands Labour-Left Green alliance set to have narrow lead in EP elections – Exit Polls
The GreenLeft-Labour alliance, led by Timmermans, is projected to secure eight seats in the new European Parliament, while the PVV, led by…
Netherland’s singer kicked out of Eurovision Song Contest
Several media outlets are reporting that Joost Klein was kicked out of the Eurovision Song Contest. The European Broadcasting Union had said…
Dutch employers warn electric grid problems are harming investment
AMSTERDAM(Reuters) - The main Dutch employers' associations warned in a letter to parliament that problems including high electricity taxes and problems with…