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11.02.2025

11.02.2025The Steel War Claims Its Peace

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 11.02.2025.

It displays 114 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

11.02.2025The Steel War Claims Its Peace
The US imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, prompting immediate EU counter-threats from Von der Leyen. The move particularly affects Tata Steel IJmuiden, adding to Dutch industrial concerns. By mid-morning, coalition tensions resurfaced as Wilders threatened government collapse over potential asylum law modifications, though coalition partners appeared unmoved.

FBI's release of new JFK assassination documents dominated international coverage, while the Senate, led by BBB, proposed redirecting €5 billion from climate funds to agriculture. US Vice President Vance warned Europe against implementing AI regulations on American companies, as Musk's €95 billion OpenAI takeover bid was rejected.

Evening developments centered on Netanyahu's ultimatum regarding Hamas hostages, setting Saturday as deadline for releases before resuming military operations. The Netherlands faces a €700 million EU surcharge due to economic performance exceeding expectations.
11.02.2025

00:00Timmermans Demands Defense Billions

The newspapers report on Frans Timmermans calling for increased European defense spending amid what he terms an "existential struggle" (NRC). Hamas announces delay in prisoner exchange due to alleged Israeli ceasefire violations (RTL). The cabinet proposes a ban on wet wipes, citing their 22-26 million euro annual societal cost (AD). Meanwhile, coverage continues on Ukraine's critical situation with Trump's potential policy shifts looming (Telegraaf).
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07:05America's Tariffs Strike Again

The newspapers report on increased US trade barriers, with steel and aluminum import tariffs rising to 25% (NOS). Trump's America First policy pressures Jordan regarding Gaza Palestinians (NRC). In business news, Musk's €95 billion OpenAI takeover bid was rejected (AD), while Rabobank reports 17% profit increase (FD). Amsterdam faces power grid limitations affecting green initiatives (Parool).
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Trump zet Jordanië onder druk door de geldkraan dicht te draaien en het land te dwingen om Palestijnen uit Gaza op te nemen. Dinsdag gaat koning Abdullah II naar Trump om hem te vertellen dat Gazanen opnemen in Jordanië echt geen optie is.
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08:23
Metro

Slachtoffers en nabestaanden van misdrijven blijven vaak met torenhoge kosten zitten

08:23
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Metro

Caroline Tensen blikt terug op tijd met Ron Brandsteder: ‘Het was keten, alleen maar keten’

09:35

09:38JFK Files Resurface

The newspapers report on FBI's discovery of thousands of new classified documents regarding JFK's assassination (AD, Telegraaf). Rabobank announces an 18% profit increase to €5.16 billion despite falling interest rates (FD). Trump's America First policy pressures Jordan regarding Palestinian refugees from Gaza, with King Abdullah II scheduled to meet Trump (NRC). Northern Netherlands experiences snowfall without major traffic disruptions (NOS).
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11:35
Metro

Bij deze supermarkt scoor je dit jaar het goedkoopst je boodschappen

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11:36Europe Strikes Back At Steel Tariffs

The newspapers report on escalating trade tensions as EU's Von der Leyen promises retaliation against Trump's steel tariffs (NOS, RTL). NSC faces pressure from Wilders regarding asylum laws, while coalition negotiations continue without resolution (AD, Telegraaf). Amsterdam and Schiedam mark their 750th anniversaries with contrasting approaches to celebrations (NRC), as the capital deals with a series of violent kidnappings (Parool).
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14:01Wilders Stakes Coalition on Asylum Laws

The newspapers report on Wilders' firm stance against asylum law changes, threatening coalition collapse (AD, RTL), while US VP Vance warns Europe against AI regulation of American companies (FD). In Germany, SPD faces significant losses ahead of February 23 elections, with Chancellor Scholz likely serving only one term (NRC). A new development shows most Dutch oppose the proposed gender law (RD), while Musk escalates tensions with OpenAI through a billion-dollar bid (Volkskrant).
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Metro

Zware drinkers geen fan van alcoholvrije alternatieven, want dan ‘mist het effect’

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16:10Wilders Threats Meet Senate's Farm Billions

The newspapers report on Wilders' repeated threats to collapse the coalition if asylum laws are modified (NOS, RTL, Telegraaf, Parool, AD), though coalition partners dismiss these warnings. The Senate majority, including BBB, seeks to redirect €5 billion from climate funds to farmers by reducing nuclear power plans (FD). Princess Laurentien's involvement in the tax office compensation process draws attention, with King Willem's role now revealed (NRC).
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18:39
Metro

Maartje (14) zou sterven en schreef aan de minister: ‘Mag mijn Afghaanse vriendin mijn plekje?’

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18:40Wilders Walks The Tightrope

The newspapers report intensively on Wilders' PVV stance regarding asylum laws, with him threatening coalition collapse while leaving a small opening for compromise (NRC, RTL, Trouw, Volkskrant). Netanyahu sets Saturday deadline for Hamas to release hostages before ending ceasefire (NOS). European companies face potential disadvantages from Trump's corruption law suspension (FD). A new development shows wolves entering Nieuwehorne, raising safety concerns (AD).
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20:40Netanyahu Sets Hamas Deadline

The newspapers report intensively on Netanyahu's threat to resume fighting in Gaza if Hamas doesn't release hostages (NOS, RTL), while the Netherlands faces a €700 million EU surcharge due to its economic performance (NRC). The parliament maintains strict regulations on fatbikes despite manufacturer pressure (AD), and the US and UK refuse to sign the AI summit declaration, citing it as too restrictive (Trouw).