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26.02.2025

26.02.2025Trump Trades Shield For Earth

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 26.02.2025.

It displays 123 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

26.02.2025Trump Trades Shield For Earth
Morning coverage focused on Ukraine accepting US terms for a raw materials deal, following days of speculation about Trump's interest in Ukrainian resources. The agreement, seen by some outlets as extortion, involves Zelensky's planned Friday visit to Washington for signing.

By midday, the Central Planning Bureau released unexpectedly positive economic forecasts, providing an €8 billion budget windfall. This coincided with leaked messages revealing tensions between Princess Laurentien and ministry officials, leading to unprecedented public criticism of royal involvement in government affairs.

Evening brought Trump's announcement of planned 25% tariffs on EU products, coupled with claims the EU was "created to screw the US." This development, alongside his sharing of fake Gaza transformation videos, emerged as Trump solidified his position on both the Ukraine deal and European relations. Meanwhile, Go Ahead Eagles achieved a historic victory over PSV in cup semifinals.
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05:34Raw Materials For American Shield

The newspapers report extensively on a US-Ukraine raw materials agreement (AD, RTL, Volkskrant), while highlighting European military capabilities amid US disengagement. More Dutch citizens support a European army but show reluctance to serve (NOS). The cabinet faces financial challenges in its Spring Budget Note amid geopolitical shifts (NRC). War museums push for accelerated access to WWII archives (Trouw).
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08:51Pensions Jump Under New System

The newspapers report extensively on pension increases under the new system, with expected rises up to 8% (AD, Parool). The cabinet faces financial challenges in its Spring Budget Note amid geopolitical shifts (NRC). Notable corporate news includes Wolters Kluwer CEO Nancy McKinstry's departure announcement, with Stacey Caywood named as successor (FD). Hamas plans to hand over bodies of four hostages (RD).
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Metro

Dolle Mina’s terug op straat: ‘We moeten weer van ons laten horen’

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10:07Ukraine's Rebuild Bill Soars

The newspapers report on Ukraine reconstruction costs rising significantly, with uncertainty over funding sources (NOS, NRC). Corporate news features Wolters Kluwer CEO Nancy McKinstry's departure, with Stacey Caywood named as successor (FD). In criminal news, Dutch drug dealer Marco Ebben's death in Mexico is confirmed (AD), while a potential IS threat targets an event with Jan Smit and Chantal Janzen (Telegraaf). Bangladesh's textile industry faces European disengagement (Trouw).
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In zijn tweede termijn lijkt Donald Trump zijn conflicten met mediabedrijven vooral uit te willen vechten in de rechtszaal. Critici spreken van doelbewuste juridische intimidaties die de persvrijheid bedreigen.
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Meerdere medewerkers van de door Elon Musk geleidde Amerikaanse overheidsdienst ‘DOGE’ hebben dinsdag hun ontslag ingediend. In een ontslagbrief schreven 21 medewerkers dat ze weigerden hun technische expertise te gebruiken „om belangrijke openbare diensten te ontmantelen”.
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Metro

Vier bekende coronagezichten blikken terug op de pandemie en hekelen ook het beleid: ‘Coronatoegangsbewijs was dieptepunt’

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Meerdere medewerkers van de door Elon Musk geleidde Amerikaanse overheidsdienst ‘DOGE’ hebben dinsdag hun ontslag ingediend. In een ontslagbrief schreven 21 medewerkers dat ze weigerden hun technische expertise te gebruiken „om belangrijke openbare diensten te ontmantelen”.
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12:05Eight Billion Euro Budget Windfall

The newspapers report on a significant economic update from the Central Planning Bureau, projecting higher growth and lower government deficit than expected, resulting in an €8 billion budget windfall (CPB, FD, Parool, Volkskrant). In pandemic reflections, officials criticize past COVID policy, particularly the coronavirus access pass system (Metro). Separately, multiple staff members resigned from Elon Musk's 'DOGE' government service in the US (NRC).
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(Kleine) opsteker voor de Nederlandse economie. Het Centraal Planbureau verwacht dat de Nederlandse economie de komende jaren "gematigd" groeit, de koopkracht in 2025 en 2026 toeneemt en de armoede afneemt. Verder in dit blog: de Demcoratische Republiek Congo staakt vier maanden zijn export van kobalt.
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Metro

5 vragen en antwoorden over het plan voor een aanslag op Chantal Janzen- en Jan Smit-feest in Ahoy

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14:46Princess's Messages Make Officials Sick

The newspapers report extensively on leaked messages showing tension between Princess Laurentien and ministry officials (NRC, Telegraaf), with one official expressing strong distaste for her involvement. A terror threat targeting an event with Jan Smit and Chantal Janzen receives coverage (Metro, Telegraaf). In education news, 120 vocational students struggle to find internships (Trouw). The Eurovision song "C'est la vie" leaked ahead of schedule (AD).
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16:18Raw Materials Deal Splits Press

The newspapers report extensively on a US-Ukraine raw materials agreement, with multiple sources discussing its implications and Trump's potential involvement (NRC, FD, Trouw). In local news, leaked messages reveal Princess Laurentien advised officials to send emails at night to overwhelm staff (AD, RTL). Amsterdam's housing construction continues to decline, though with increased mid-range rentals (Parool).
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19:58Trump Slaps Europe With Quarter Tariff

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's announcement of a 25% import tariff on EU products, claiming the EU was "created to screw the US" (AD, NRC). Industrial concerns about Brussels' ability to reduce energy costs receive coverage (FD), while a US-Ukraine raw materials deal faces criticism as "extraordinary extortion" (Trouw, RTL). Brussels' environmental rule simplification draws skepticism from critics (Volkskrant).
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Metro

Het Dilemma: ‘Carnaval vieren of mijn man teleurstellen en thuisblijven?’

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