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12.03.2025

12.03.2025EU Tariffs Strike Back as North Sea Reveals Russian Suspicion

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 12.03.2025.

It displays 110 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.03.2025EU Tariffs Strike Back as North Sea Reveals Russian Suspicion
The European Commission implemented retaliatory tariffs on €26 billion worth of American goods including jeans, whiskey, and motorcycles in response to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. This trade conflict dominated morning coverage across all major outlets.

By midday, a maritime incident gained prominence as authorities arrested a Russian captain following a North Sea vessel collision, with officials not ruling out sabotage - connecting to the previous day's oil tanker disaster theme.

Afternoon coverage shifted to political drama as Immigration Minister Faber refused to compromise on asylum legislation despite parliamentary pushback, with MPs telling her to "remove those bananas from your ears." Meanwhile, discarded Dutch fishing nets found new purpose catching Russian drones in Ukrainian trenches.

Evening reporting focused on Russia's recapture of the Kursk region while US negotiators headed to Moscow with a ceasefire proposal, developing yesterday's breakthrough story of the 30-day ceasefire plan.
12.03.2025
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06:11Europe Slaps Tariffs on US Goods

The newspapers report on Ukraine and the US agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire plan, with the US resuming military support to Ukraine (Het Financieele Dagblad). European trade relations with the US are strained as Europe implements retaliatory import tariffs on billions worth of American goods in response to Trump's policies (De Telegraaf, de Volkskrant). Domestically, police fail to meet emergency response time standards in 307 municipalities (RTL Nieuws), while money laundering through cash payments in labor-intensive sectors raises concerns (NRC). Amsterdam faces infrastructure challenges with sidewalks cluttered by scaffolding and improperly parked bicycles (Het Parool).
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Metro

Angela de Jong terug bij VI, maar was zij gecanceld? ‘Verbaasde me’

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08:35EU Slaps €26 Billion Tariffs On US Goods

The newspapers report extensively on EU retaliatory trade measures against the US. The European Commission has announced import tariffs on €26 billion worth of American goods including meat, jeans, wood, spirits, and motorcycles, starting April 1 and fully implemented by April 13 (Het Financieele Dagblad, NRC, Het Parool, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf). This comes in response to Trump's tariffs on European steel and aluminum. Other news includes a ceasefire proposal for Ukraine where the ball is now in Putin's court (AD), continued adoption applications despite an adoption ban (Reformatorisch Dagblad), and Angela de Jong's return to VI (Metro Nieuws).
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Metro

Dit betaal je voor een nacht in het nieuwe Efteling-hotel

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10:28EU Tariffs Target American Jeans, Spirits and Makeup

The newspapers continue to report extensively on EU-US trade tensions, with new details emerging about the impact of import tariffs on Dutch consumers. Levies will affect products including Levi's jeans and makeup (AD, Volkskrant). Europe's retaliatory measures against Trump's steel tariffs will hit American spirits and motorcycles starting April 1 (Het Financieele Dagblad, NRC). In foreign policy news, discussions between PM Schoof, Wilders, and Van der Plas regarding Ukraine support have concluded (RTL Nieuws), while media examine Moscow's unlikely acceptance of ceasefire proposals (Telegraaf, Trouw).
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13:02Russian Captain Arrested After North Sea Collision

The newspapers report on significant maritime news with a Russian captain arrested after a North Sea collision, with sabotage not ruled out (AD). International affairs feature prominently with former Philippine President Duterte arriving in The Hague to face International Criminal Court charges (NRC) and concerns about hostage situations in Pakistan (RTL Nieuws). Trade tensions continue as the EU targets American imports including soybeans, meat and wood (Trouw) with implications for Dutch consumers on products like Levi's jeans and makeup (Het Parool). In financial news, major banks face competition from embedded finance services through partners like Adyen and Klarna (Het Financieele Dagblad).
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Metro

Boete gehalveerd voor artsen die ‘buiten boekje om’ medicijnen voorschreven tijdens coronacrisis

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15:06Russian Captain Detained After Suspicious North Sea Collision

The newspapers report on legal cases with a mayor found guilty of "offensive behavior" while driving (AD) and doctors receiving reduced fines for prescribing medication outside protocol during COVID (Metro). Russia-US relations feature prominently with Moscow now viewing Europe as its primary enemy after Trump's support for Putin (NRC). Maritime news continues with a Russian captain arrested after a North Sea collision where sabotage isn't ruled out (Het Parool). Domestic policy developments include possible raising of the smoking age to 21 with increased fines (RTL) and Minister Faber softening her stance on asylum law amendments (Volkskrant).
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Metro

Dit is doodsoorzaak nummer één bij kinderen tot 15 jaar: ‘Elk kind is er eentje te veel’

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Metro

Wat zijn de voor- en nadelen van een relatie tussen een oudere vrouw en jongere man? ‘Combinatie die veerkracht biedt’

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16:49Minister Faber Refuses Asylum Compromise

The newspapers report on political tensions as Minister Faber faces criticism for refusing to compromise on asylum laws, with MPs expressing frustration (AD, Volkskrant). Trade concerns feature prominently with EU import tariffs on iconic American products like Harley-Davidson motorcycles and whiskey starting April 1, causing anxiety among Dutch traders about price increases (Het Financieele Dagblad). Other topics include Amsterdam's shifting wine preferences from red to white (Het Parool), youth football's intense pressures (NRC), age-gap relationships (Metro), and the creative use of Urk fishing nets to catch Russian drones in Ukraine (Reformatorisch Dagblad).
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19:01Russia Recaptures Kursk While Ignoring Peace Proposal

The newspapers report on Russia's recapture of Kursk region while Moscow remains non-committal about a ceasefire proposal developed by the US and Ukraine (NRC, Volkskrant, Trouw). Meanwhile, Feyenoord hooligans posed as volunteers at a police training only to attack officers (AD). In criminal news, a 13-year-old suspect in Joni's stabbing death will remain detained for 90 more days (RTL Nieuws). Other topics include Amsterdam's shift to white wine consumption (Het Parool), protests against Elon Musk allegedly linked to Soros funding (De Telegraaf), and MP Omtzigt opposing an EU defense plan over eurocrisis fears (Trouw).
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