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25.06.2025

25.06.2025Day Trump Called Rutte Man of Peace

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 25.06.2025.

It displays 87 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

25.06.2025Day Trump Called Rutte Man of Peace
The NATO summit concluded with Trump praising the gathering as "fantastic" while Rutte called him a "man of peace," marking successful Dutch diplomatic efforts to secure American commitment. NATO countries agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, with Trump threatening Spain with trade sanctions for refusing the target.

Trump's 22-hour visit received extensive media coverage, with newspapers noting his praise for Dutch hospitality and the secrecy surrounding his stay at the royal palace. The president avoided questions about American commitment to NATO obligations during his final press conference.

Dutch Parliament voted to scrap the planned CO₂ tax for industry, while Amsterdam announced plans for 6,200 new homes between Duivendrecht and the A2. The day's coverage emphasized how Dutch officials successfully managed Trump through what sources described as "Willy Wonka's golden ticket" treatment, with even the prime minister surprised that details of Trump's palace stay remained confidential.
25.06.2025

01:01Trump Dines With Dutch Royalty

The newspapers report on the palace dinner at Huis ten Bosch where Trump stayed as guest of King Willem-Alexander, with coverage focusing on Trump's laughter, his hand-kiss greeting to Princess Amalia, and Zelensky's seating arrangement (AD.nl, Metro Nieuws, Reformatorisch Dagblad). Dutch officials and NATO Secretary-General Rutte are actively courting Trump to maintain his commitment to NATO, despite the president expressing doubts about defending allies just hours before the dinner (Het Financieele Dagblad, NRC). Crowds waited two and a half hours for a 17-second glimpse of Trump's arrival (Trouw). In domestic news, home furnishing retailer Rivièra Maison with headquarters and stores in Amsterdam has declared bankruptcy (Het Parool).
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Metro

Opnieuw problemen op spoor bij Schiphol, nu seinstoring

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Metro

Tweede dag NAVO-top: dit staat er op de agenda

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08:29Netanyahu Political Survivor

The newspapers report on the second day of the NATO summit agenda, with the US Foreign Minister praising it as a "Trump summit" (Metro Nieuws, Reformatorisch Dagblad). Netanyahu emerges as a political survivor who has achieved his goals, with Americans now bombing Iran and his career gaining new momentum despite war crimes accusations (NRC). A professor warns world leaders about unspecified concerns (Trouw). Domestically, Amsterdam expands free school swimming programs while limiting growth of commercial swimming schools (Het Parool). Cultural coverage includes discussion of how the children's song "Olifantje in het bos" has displaced "Altijd is Kortjakje ziek" in popularity (de Volkskrant).
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Metro

Meer loon en hogere huur: dit verandert er vanaf 1 juli in je portemonnee

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10:56Rutte Honors Trump at NATO Summit Opening

The newspapers report on Mark Rutte opening the NATO summit in The Hague with tribute to Trump, calling him a "man of peace" and crediting him with making the alliance stronger (AD.nl, NRC). Trump pledged to stand "squarely behind allies" if attacked, while Rutte expects "historic decisions" from the gathering (Het Financieele Dagblad, de Volkskrant). The US Foreign Minister described it as a "Trump summit" (Reformatorisch Dagblad). Domestically, wage increases and rent hikes take effect from July 1st, affecting household budgets (Metro Nieuws). Amsterdam's city council debates a citizen initiative to distribute 25% of social housing without priority lists (Het Parool).
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NAVO-lidstaten zijn woensdagmiddag unaniem akkoord gegaan met het ophogen van de NAVO-norm voor defensie-uitgaven in de komende tien jaar. Alle landen verklaarden verder hun „onbuigzame” trouw aan artikel 5 van het NAVO-handvest, dat voorschrijft dat een aanval op één lidstaat gezien wordt als een aanval op de hele alliantie.
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13:08NATO Defense Spending Jumps to 5%

The newspapers report on NATO countries agreeing to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, with Ukraine support counting toward the target, in response to Russian threats (Het Financieele Dagblad, NRC, Reformatorisch Dagblad). NATO Secretary-General Rutte declared the alliance "stronger, fairer and deadlier" following the summit, while Trump called the gathering "fantastic" (de Volkskrant, Reformatorisch Dagblad). The summit concluded with leaders dining together in The Hague, marking the end of what US officials termed the "Trump summit" (Trouw). Coverage also includes the Brad Pitt Formula 1 film being reviewed as adrenaline-fueled cinema (Het Parool).
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Een Kamermeerderheid stemde woensdag in met een motie om de CO₂-heffing af te schaffen. Tot opluchting van de industrie, en tot wanhoop van oppositie en milieuorganisaties.
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Metro

Relatiecoach Jorna leert koppels ethisch non-monogaam zijn: ‘Het is niet voor iedereen weggelegd’

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15:12Dutch Parliament Scraps CO₂ Tax

The newspapers report on the Dutch Parliament voting to abolish the planned CO₂ tax for industry, bringing relief to businesses but dismay to environmental groups and opposition parties (Het Financieele Dagblad). Trump concluded the NATO summit claiming a "monumental victory" for Western civilization as most countries agreed to spend 5% of GDP on defense, while threatening Spain with trade sanctions for refusing the target (NRC, Reformatorisch Dagblad). Trump avoided questions about American commitment to NATO treaty obligations during his final press conference (de Volkskrant). Domestically, Amsterdam announced plans for a major new district with 6,200 homes between Duivendrecht and the A2 highway (Het Parool).
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18:02Trump Lavished in 22-Hour Dutch Visit

The newspapers report on Trump's departure from the NATO summit in The Hague, with coverage focusing on his 22-hour visit where he praised Dutch hospitality saying "I love the Netherlands, I love the trees" (AD.nl). Trump concluded by calling the agreement for NATO countries to spend 5% of GDP on defense a "monumental victory" for Western civilization, while threatening Spain with sanctions for refusing the target (NRC, Het Financieele Dagblad). Reports describe extensive Dutch efforts to court Trump during his visit, with one source comparing it to "Willy Wonka's golden ticket" treatment (Trouw). NATO Secretary-General Rutte successfully navigated his first major test with Trump's participation (Reformatorisch Dagblad). Domestically, Amsterdam announced a new district with 6,200 homes between Duivendrecht and the Arena, while new housing legislation moved closer to approval (Het Parool, de Volkskrant).
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