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1. Quantum computers are coming, and the Netherlands is ready

   Whenever you share sensitive information, caution is essential. Strong passwords and two-step verification offer protection. But ...

   News item | 17-07-2025 | 14:49

2. Netherlands pledges €300 million for reconstruction and economic recovery of Ukraine

   On Thursday the Netherlands pledged €300 million for the reconstruction and recovery of Ukraine in 2025 and 2026. Minister of ...

   News item | 10-07-2025 | 09:54

3. European Court of Human Rights: Russia responsible for downing of flight MH17

   On 9 July 2025 the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) held that Russia is responsible for the downing of flight MH17 and for ...

   News item | 09-07-2025 | 11:57

4. NATO Summit in The Hague concludes with joint decisions and a focus on the future

   The second and final day of the NATO Summit in The Hague focused on the new NATO standard: spending 3.5 percent of gross domestic ...

   News item | 26-06-2025 | 09:59

5. Queen Máxima welcomes partners of world leaders in Rotterdam

   In the context of the 2025 NATO Summit, a special programme was held on Wednesday 25 June for the partners of the heads of state ...

   News item | 25-06-2025 | 16:06

6. Looking back on Tuesday 24 June, the start of the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague

   The 2025 NATO Summit officially opened today in The Hague. Heads of government, ministers, experts and defence industry ...

   News item | 24-06-2025 | 23:00

7. King, Prime Minister and NATO Secretary-General visit Summit venue in The Hague

   On Monday 23 June a tour of the World Forum took place; this is the location where the 2025 NATO Summit will be held on 24 and 25 ...

   News item | 23-06-2025 | 17:12

8. School children discuss peace and security at closing of ‘NATO and the Netherlands: a Journey’

   On Sunday 22 June, ‘NATO and the Netherlands: a Journey’ celebrated its conclusion at the World Forum in The Hague. On this final ...

   News item | 23-06-2025 | 14:11

9. 2025 NATO Summit programme announced

   NATO has announced the programme for the summit that will be held in The Hague on 24 and 25 June. Dozens of heads of state and ...

   News item | 17-06-2025 | 10:00

10. The Netherlands supports NATO 5% target

    The government of the Netherlands intends to support the NATO proposal for 3.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) per year to be ...

    News item | 13-06-2025 | 13:45