18:02⇢Trump 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).