New EU disinformation center will be voluntary, draft shows – POLITICO
But EU countries won’t be obliged to take part since their participation is “voluntary.” The proposal, set to…
Inside France’s charm offensive to host Europe’s new customs cops – POLITICO
Kalfon added, the fact that France already hosts several other European Union agencies — there are five on…
China agrees to ship Nexperia chips to Europe, EU trade chief says – POLITICO
Beijing will grant exemptions to its licensing requirements provided that purchasers promise to use the chips only for…
As the Netherlands moves to the center, Brussels is watching – POLITICO
Schoof’s administration had begun with high expectations — exemptions on asylum, nitrogen and nature rules, and a lower…
Nexperia theft claims spark ‘deep concern’ from British MPs – POLITICO
A U.K. government spokesperson said: “We are monitoring the situation closely and remain in touch with Dutch counterparts…
Build more, say Dutch politicians ahead of another election. But where? – POLITICO
Reflecting a Europe-wide trend, the share of one-person households is rising. More seniors are being pushed to stay…
Nexperia crisis: how US-China tensions disrupt a global chip supply chain
The ongoing dispute between China and the Netherlands over chipmaker Nexperia has highlighted how geopolitical tensions can disrupt…
Bundesbank reassures banks on concerns over capital reform proposals – POLITICO
“There are some institutions relying on AT1 capital in ‘going-concern’ concepts. They would have to adapt,” Michael Theurer,…
Stopping young farmers giving up before they’ve even begun – POLITICO
Young farmers struggle to find available and affordable land to start working. One hectare of arable land in…
Netherlands mocked as ‘pirate’ after taking over China’s Nexperia
Chinese state media and pundits have called the Dutch government a “pirate” and even threatened it with a…
EU countries clash over how to share migration load – POLITICO
Governments were also unable to agree on a system of mandatory recognition of asylum decisions taken in other…
Dutch officials arrive in Syria to discuss refugee repatriation
Few of the 28,000 Syrian refugees in the Netherlands have returned to Syria since Assad’s ouster. [Getty] A…