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11.04.2025

11.04.2025 โ€” Dollar Decline Day While Fragile Coalition Strains

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 11.04.2025.

It displays 99 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

11.04.2025 โ‡ข Dollar Decline Day While Fragile Coalition Strains
โŒจThe morning revealed stalled coalition talks over the Spring Budget, with distrust hampering progress and Minister Van Hijum filing a complaint over a leaked critical pension plan letter. The dollar reached a three-year low against the euro amid ongoing China-US trade tensions, with Beijing raising import tariffs to 125% on American goods.

Regarding immigration, PVV Minister Faber reportedly needs โ‚ฌ3.5 billion more for asylum reception while avoiding press questions - Prime Minister Schoof explained this as "her own decision." Mayor Halsema announced Amsterdam will apologize for its role in the Jewish persecution during WWII, allocating โ‚ฌ25 million for Jewish life in the city.

The cabinet chose to align with broader EU strategy on American import tariffs, with experts warning Trump's chaotic trade policies are undermining confidence in the dollar. The Defense Ministry opened an investigation into the commander responsible for the 2015 Hawija airstrike.
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05:52โ‡ขRefugee Ship Described As "Pressure Cooker" Of Violence

โŒจThe newspapers report on serious concerns about refugee accommodation on the Silja boat, described as a "pressure cooker" of violence and infectious diseases, with doctors warning it's unsafe for children and women (NRC). Mayor Halsema plans to apologize for Amsterdam's role in the persecution of Jews (Het Parool). BBB Minister Wiersma's nitrogen measures will affect nearly 1,800 farmers who must innovate, relocate, or quit (De Telegraaf). PVV Minister Faber needs an additional โ‚ฌ3.5 billion for asylum reception (de Volkskrant). Other issues include microplastic pollution (Trouw) and accusations of financial fraud by Trump (AD.nl).
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Metro

Volgens deze hoogleraar droogt middenhuur op door โ€˜forse belastingenโ€™: โ€˜Verhuur levert weinig opโ€™

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Metro

Volgens hoogleraar droogt middenhuur op door โ€˜forse belastingenโ€™: โ€˜Verhuur levert weinig opโ€™

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08:09โ‡ขCoalition Fractures Over Leaked Pension Plan

โŒจThe newspapers report on coalition tensions with Minister Van Hijum filing a complaint over a leaked critical pension plan letter (AD.nl). Negotiations for the Spring Budget are progressing slowly amid distrust, with disagreement about available funds and an NSC "motion of distrust" passing in parliament (NRC). Amsterdam Mayor Halsema will apologize for the city's role in Jewish persecution during WWII and allocate โ‚ฌ25 million for Jewish life (Het Parool). Other topics include BBB Minister Wiersma's nitrogen measures affecting 1,800 farmers (De Telegraaf), concerns about middle-range rental housing drying up due to high taxes (Metro Nieuws), and Iran's nuclear capabilities (RTL Nieuws).
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Metro

Meer beveiliging op kermissen en kermis soms helemaal dicht: โ€˜Dan zitten ze aan mโ€™n ballenโ€™

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10:26โ‡ขChina-US Tensions Escalate Beyond Tariffs

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating US-China tensions, with Chinese anger extending beyond import tariffs (AD.nl, NRC). Trump's high tariffs on Chinese imports are causing serious problems for Apple (NRC). Several outlets discuss potential European scenarios following Trump's trade war (De Telegraaf, Het Financieele Dagblad). SER Chairman Kim Putters warns against American-style political confrontation that could drive away businesses (Het Financieele Dagblad). Other topics include increased security at carnivals (Metro Nieuws), Amsterdam Mayor Halsema's apologies to the Jewish community (Het Parool), approximately 1,800 farmers facing restrictions (RTL Nieuws), and reports of Chinese mercenaries fighting alongside Russians against Ukraine (de Volkskrant).
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Onzekerheid over de koers van Trump heeft flinke invloed op de koers van de Amerikaanse dollar. De euro bereikte vandaag het hoogste punt ten opzichte van de dollar in drie jaar. Verder: China slaat terug en verhoogt importtarieven voor VS naar 125 procent.
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13:00โ‡ขEuro Hits Three-Year High Against Dollar

โŒจThe newspapers report on economic tensions as the euro reaches a three-year high against the dollar amid uncertainty about Trump's policies, while China raises import tariffs on US goods to 125% (NRC, De Telegraaf). Military preparedness receives attention with coverage of a large Dutch army exercise simulating realistic warfare against Russia, including supply chain preparations (Het Financieele Dagblad). International relations coverage includes Russia's continued colonial influence in Kyrgyzstan (Trouw) and reports of Chinese mercenaries fighting alongside Russians against Ukraine (de Volkskrant). Tragic incidents include a Spanish family killed in a helicopter crash (AD.nl) and the commemoration of a Dutch soldier reportedly struck by a vehicle in Germany (RTL Nieuws).
13:15
Metro

Minister denkt dat โ€˜te harde toonโ€™ Den Haag overslaat naar protesten als azc ergens in beeld is

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15:16โ‡ขCabinet Aligns With EU Trade Strategy

โŒจThe newspapers report on Minister Faber's refusal to speak with the press, with Prime Minister Schoof explaining it as "her own decision" (AD.nl). Political discourse around asylum reception centers is highlighted, with concerns that harsh rhetoric in The Hague affects local protests (Metro Nieuws). In international trade, the Schoof cabinet chooses to align with EU policy on American import tariffs, with PVV-Minister Klever noting individual countries have limited influence (NRC). The Taghi criminal case continues with developments regarding his lawyer Shukrula and calls for her suspension (Het Parool, RTL Nieuws). Some Dutch Jews are publicly opposing Israel's actions in Gaza through a petition (Trouw).
15:23
Metro

Verdien jij een minimumloon? Dan krijg je er per 1 juli zoveel geld bij

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18:51โ‡ขDollar Under Pressure As Trade Chaos Persists

โŒจThe newspapers report on economic turmoil as Trump's chaotic trade policies put pressure on the US dollar, with experts noting that "pausing import tariffs is insufficient to restore confidence in the world currency" (Het Financieele Dagblad, de Volkskrant). Financial experts advise investors to remain calm during market chaos (De Telegraaf). Domestically, the cabinet is appealing against a nitrogen ruling in the Greenpeace case, with Agriculture Minister Wiersma expressing concerns about "feasibility of the verdict" (NRC). On a positive note, minimum wage earners will receive an increase starting July 1 (Metro Nieuws).
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Metro

Opgebiecht: โ€˜Toen ik mijn blind date zag, bedacht ik een smoesje om weer weg te gaanโ€™

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