Coverage continued of Robert Prevost becoming the first American pope as Leo XIV, with predominantly positive international reactions despite criticism regarding his handling of abuse cases. Premier Schoof warned of possible Russian troop buildup on Northern European borders, while Volt leader Dassen called for European nuclear weapons as "America is no longer a reliable ally."

Major traffic disruptions dominated domestic news as the A1 and A12 highways closed for weekend work, causing delays up to an hour around Amsterdam and Utrecht. The Van Brienenoordbrug renovation costs reportedly tripled from €680 million to €2 billion.

Former Taghi lawyer Vito Shukrula denied allegations of passing criminal messages, calling it a "serious misunderstanding." Police released photos of the suspect in the Rijswijk shooting from May 2, while reports emerged of a Dutch diver dying during salvage operations of the luxury yacht Bayesian.