Dutch PM ill, won't attend EU leaders meeting to talk defence
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dutch PM ill, won't attend EU leaders meeting to talk defence

Dutch News  

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof will not attend Monday’s informal meeting of European leaders in Brussels because he is still suffering from flu. The meeting has been organised for an informal exchange of views to discuss ways of bolstering Europe’s defences, but US president Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on the EU is also likely to be on the agenda It is the first time European leaders will have met since Trump was sworn in. This weekend, Trump said he is imposing trade tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China and would do the same for the EU, which, he said, “has really taken advantage of us.” “I would not say there is a timeline, but it is definitely going to happen very soon,” he told Bloomberg TV. This is our position and that, I think, will be Europe’s position as well.” Exports to the US account for only between 4% and 5% of Dutch exports, so the impact of the import tariffs will be extremely limited, the government’s macroeconomic think tank CPB said in November.

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Dutch PM agrees to EU rearmament plan, but again stressed objection to joint loans
1 week, 1 day ago

Dutch PM agrees to EU rearmament plan, but again stressed objection to joint loans

NL Times  

The leaders of the 27 European Union member states, including Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, all agreed to “resolutely” increase defense preparedness at an EU summit in Brussels on Thursday. At the same time, Schoof once again made clear that the Netherlands is against joint loans to increase defense spending, NOS reports. No hard decisions were made at the summit, …

Dutch PM to hold urgent meeting with coalition leaders over EU rearmament plan support
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Dutch PM to hold urgent meeting with coalition leaders over EU rearmament plan support

NL Times  

Prime Minister Dick Schoof is having an emergency meeting with the leaders of the coalition parties on Thursday morning about a motion parliament adopted against the plan to rearm the European Union, sources close to the government various Dutch media. The parliamentary motion puts the Dutch Cabinet in a difficult position because Schoof already publicly pledged support for the plan …

Schoof under pressure to 'show leadership' on supporting Ukraine
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Schoof under pressure to 'show leadership' on supporting Ukraine

Dutch News  

Opposition parties are pressing prime minister Dick Schoof to take firm steps to support Ukraine following US president Donald Trump’s refusal to give the country security guarantees against Russia. Schoof held back from pledging further military or financial aid at the weekend meeting of western leaders in London to form a “coalition of the willing” for Ukraine. Rob Jetten, leader …

Dutch PM, EU leaders meet in Paris to discuss Ukraine role
1 month, 1 week ago

Dutch PM, EU leaders meet in Paris to discuss Ukraine role

Dutch News  

Dutch prime minister Dick Schoof is among the European leaders meeting in Paris on Monday to discuss the latest situation in Ukraine, following the US decision to bypass the EU and start talks directly with Russia. Schoof told news agency ANP that Dutch involvement would hinge on two key conditions: a “completely clear” mission mandate and a guarantee that the …

Schoof heads to Paris for urgent European talks on Ukraine
1 month, 1 week ago

Schoof heads to Paris for urgent European talks on Ukraine

NL Times  

Prime Minister Dick Schoof will travel to Paris on Monday for an informal emergency meeting with several European leaders, a spokesperson confirmed. French President Emmanuel Macron convened the meeting to discuss U.S. plans for Ukraine and potential peace negotiations with Russia. According to officials including U.S. envoy to Russia and Ukraine Keith Kellogg and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Europe has …

Dutch PM Schoof wants Europe and Ukraine to be present in Russian peace talks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dutch PM Schoof wants Europe and Ukraine to be present in Russian peace talks

NL Times  

Prime Minister Dick Schoof wants Europe and Ukraine to be present during possible peace negotiations with Russia. “This also concerns our safety.” The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said on Friday that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union needs to be accelerated. “We have made significant progress already, but now is the time again to move …

Europe needs to show backbone against Trump, says Dutch PM
2 months ago

Europe needs to show backbone against Trump, says Dutch PM

Dutch News  

Europe needs to have a backbone and stand up to US president Donald Trump, Dutch prime minister Dick Schoof has told broadcaster CNN. This is our position and that, I think, it will be Europe’s position as well.” Adopting a tit-for-tat policy, he said, “will lead us down the drain.” The Draghi report on sustainable competitiveness and economic security, has …

Dutch PM Schoof wants to maintain friendly ties with Trump
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutch PM Schoof wants to maintain friendly ties with Trump

NL Times  

Prime Minister Dick Schoof hopes to maintain a friendly relationship with Donald Trump once he takes office as the President of the United States. “It is certainly my intention to do that too,” Schoof said in the NOS radio program Met het Oog op Morgen. The United States is an important trading partner for the Netherlands, so it is important …

Dutch PM will not attend climate summit due to aftermath of Amsterdam riots
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutch PM will not attend climate summit due to aftermath of Amsterdam riots

NL Times  

Prime Minister Dick Schoof will not be attending the climate summit in Azerbaijan next week, he announced on X. "Due to the major social impact of the events of last Thursday night in Amsterdam, I will remain in the Netherlands," said the Prime Minister. French President Emmanuel Macron, US President Joe Biden, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and …

New Dutch and UK prime ministers to sneak out of NATO Summit to watch Euro semi-final
8 months, 2 weeks ago

New Dutch and UK prime ministers to sneak out of NATO Summit to watch Euro semi-final

NL Times  

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof and his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, plan to find a way to break out of the NATO Summit in Washington D.C. on Wednesday to watch the Netherlands-England European Championship football match together. Several Dutch municipalities will pause their council meetings so members can watch the match on Wednesday evening. According to a municipal spokesperson, the …

Schoof in Brussels for first meeting with Von der Leyen
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Schoof in Brussels for first meeting with Von der Leyen

Dutch News  

New Dutch prime minister Dick Schoof is in Brussels on Monday for his first meeting with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. Hoekstra is seen as a candidate who can connect Von der Leyen’s centre-right European People’s Party, which includes the CDA, with the right-wing coalition in The Hague, although there is speculation that he could be given a …

Schoof in Brussels for first meeting with Von der Leyen
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Schoof in Brussels for first meeting with Von der Leyen

Dutch News  

New Dutch prime minister Dick Schoof is in Brussels on Monday for his first meeting with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. Hoekstra is seen as a candidate who can connect Von der Leyen’s centre-right European People’s Party, which includes the CDA, with the right-wing coalition in The Hague, although there is speculation that he could be given a …

Dutch PM says he won't take part in an EU summit with Putin
3 years, 9 months ago

Dutch PM says he won't take part in an EU summit with Putin

NL Times  

The Netherlands will not participate in any summit meeting with Vladimir Putin, despite France and Germany wanting to hold talks with the Russian president. At his arrival at the European Council meeting in Brussels, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said he does not mind if the leaders of France and Germany meet with the Russian leader. Such a meeting could …

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