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Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Dutch king accepts government's resignation after Wilders withdrawal
The HAGUEcTypeface:> Dutch King Willem-Alexander on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Dick Schoof, while asking him to remain in office in a caretaker capacity. 'After all, life goes on in the Netherlands and abroad, and decisions have to be taken that cannot be postponed,' Schoof told parliament in The Hague. The collapse of the unwieldy four-party coalition came after right-wing populist Geert Wilders withdrew his members from the Cabinet in a conflict over migration. Wilders' Party for Freedom (PVV) formed the largest group in parliament after the party emerged victorious in the November 2023 elections. But PVV ministers and state secretaries have now withdrawn from Schoof's cabinet. Wilders' move came in for strong criticism in parliament from the coalition parties and from the opposition. (DPA)
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands Forced to Cut State Visit Short Due to 'Situation' at Home
Dutch King Willem-Alexander has cut his planned visit to the Czech Republic short after his country's government collapsed The Royal House of the Netherlands announced that the King would be returning home early because of "the political situation that has arisen in the Netherlands," but said the Queen would stay a second day The King's quick departure was prompted by populist Geert Wilders' withdrawal of his party from the ruling coalition over the Dutch government's asylum policyKing Willem-Alexander left his visit to the Czech Republic early on Wednesday, June 4, citing "the political situation that has arisen in the Netherlands." A statement shared on Tuesday, June 3, by the Royal House of the Netherlands said the King would return home after the first day of his visit to the Czech Republic, where he was joined by his wife, Queen Máxima. The statement referenced the collapse of the Dutch government, which was prompted by populist Geert Wilders' withdrawal of his party from the ruling coalition, per The New York Times. Wilders, a member of the Netherlands House of Representatives, pulled his party, known as the Party for Freedom (PVV), from the coalition "over a dispute about migration policy," the Times reported. The Royal House of the Netherlands said the King was retuning home after PVV's resignation, but noted that the Queen would remain in the Czech Republic for the second day of the visit as planned. "After the resignation of a government it is customary for the King to consult with his permanent advisers: the vice president of the Council of State and the presidents of the Senate and the House of Representatives," the statement read. PVV left the government in The Hague over a dispute about the Dutch government's asylum policies, according to Politico. On the afternoon of June 3, Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof said he would give the government's resignation to the King after PVV's withdrawal. Although PVV is stepping away, Schoof and other members of the government will oversee the country in a "caretaker capacity" until new leaders are elected, Politico reports. At the start of their visit to the Czech Republic, the King and Queen were greeted by President Petr Pavel and his wife Eva Pavlová at the Presidential Palace in Prague, according to Hello!. While attending a state banquet during their visit, the Dutch royals gave President Pavel and his wife the Order of the Dutch Lion and the Order of the Royal Household. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! In a statement posted to X on June 4, the president said The Netherlands was the Czech Republic's "stable partner" and the country's "largest foreign investor." "Our joint efforts in support of Ukraine are crucial for the security and resilience of Europe," he wrote. "We are also linked by historical figures such as Jan Amos Komenský and Minister Max van der Stoel, who supported Czech anti-communist dissent." Read the original article on People
The Mainichi
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Mainichi
Dutch king to visit Japan next week for World Expo in Osaka
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands will visit Japan next week to attend the World Exposition being held in the western city of Osaka, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. During his two-day stay from May 21, the king is also scheduled to have dinner with Japan's Emperor Naruhito, the ministry said, adding that the visit is expected to further deepen the friendly relations between the two countries. Dutch Foreign Trade and Development Minister Reinette Klever will accompany the king, while Economic Affairs Minister Dirk Beljaarts will also make a trip to Japan around the same time, with the latter set to lead an economic mission focusing on high tech and digitalization, according to the ministry.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tears & Tribute: PM Mourns Nazi-Era Loss As Royal King Honours Liberation Day Heroes
In a deeply moving ceremony marking Netherlands' Liberation Day, King Willem-Alexander led the nation in silent remembrance of those who lost their lives during World War II. The most emotional moment came when new Prime Minister Dick Schoof broke down, remembering his grandfather, executed by the Nazis during the occupation. This video captures the solemn tribute as the Dutch people reflect on the cost of freedom and the generational scars still carried today. With haunting silence, military honours, and national mourning, the Netherlands united once more to say: we will never forget. WATCH
Powys County Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Powys County Times
Veterans light flame as Netherlands marks 80th anniversary of liberation
Dozens of Second World War veterans have been gathering in a Dutch town to mark the 80th anniversary of the Netherlands' liberation by Allied troops from Nazi Germany's occupation. Festivities in Wageningen centred on a square outside the Hotel de Wereld, where German top brass signed papers on May 5 1945 that formally ended the occupation as the war drew to a close across Europe. Germany finally surrendered on May 8, now known as Victory in Europe Day. Liberation Day in the Netherlands is celebrated on May 5, a day after the country observes two minutes of silence to honour its war dead. On Sunday, Dutch King Willem-Alexander and others laid wreaths at the national monument in Amsterdam, and two veterans lit a liberation fire in Wageningen hours later. Mervyn Kersh, a 100-year-old veteran from Britain, and Nick Janicki, 101, from Canada, ignited the flame. Some 50 veterans from around the world were expected to attend Monday's celebrations. Polish President Donald Tusk, whose country holds the rotating European Union presidency, is scheduled to give a speech later today. Polish troops were among Allied forces who helped liberate the Netherlands. The country's southern regions were freed in 1944 but the populous western regions had to wait months and endure famine known as the Hunger Winter that killed thousands. Events across Europe marking the end of the war come as the traditional friendly links with the United States, whose forces helped liberate the Netherlands and much of the continent, are fraying. The European Union and the administration of President Donald Trump are now embroiled in a trade war. On Sunday in Amsterdam, Prime Minister Dick Schoof discussed the grief his family felt over the death of his grandfather, who was executed by Nazi soldiers for his work in the resistance. 'On this day, in the two minutes of silence, that echo sounds extra loud. When we think of all the people who were murdered for who they were, who died of hunger or exhaustion, or who fought for peace and freedom — our peace and freedom,' Mr Schoof said.
