All articles
Analysis, interviews and reporting. Search by topic, author or an exact phrase in "quotes".
168 articles in Politics
Politics
Is a reduction in gas tax impossible due to a European agreement, or are there more hidden rules at play?
If the Netherlands were to lower the tax on natural gas to ease the burden on households now that energy prices are skyrocketing, this would not be without consequences. If the government were to implement this measure …
By Forum for Democracy
Politics
Blurring the line between alleged extremism and legitimate viewpoints threatens to narrow public debate
On 22 September, the Dutch security and anti-terrorism services, AIVD and NCTV, published the report “Behind the façade” on what they term “strategic normalisation by the far-right movement”. The report warns against …
By Forum for Democracy
Politics
Prime Minister Jetten says he wants to “punch opponents in the face”; FVD MP Gideon Van Meijeren tables parliamentary questions
At the annual conference of the ruling D66 party on 27 September, Prime Minister Rob Jetten said that “well-organised and well-funded organisations” were behind attacks on minorities. His message to them: “We’re not …
By Gideon van Meijeren
Politics
General Political Considerations 2026: Ralf Dekker’s Address to the Dutch Parliament
Speech to the Second Chamber of the States-General of the Netherlands (Lower House of the Dutch Parliament) Ralf Dekker MP, interim leader of the FVD parliamentary group. 16 September 2026 I would like to begin by …
By Ralf Dekker
Politics
How much Dutch benefit money is being unlawfully transferred abroad? Milan Schenk MP puts down parliamentary questions
Previous studies have shown that private individuals in the Netherlands transfer billions of euros abroad every year. A migrant worker who works here and transfers part of his own salary to his family is one thing. But …
By Milan Schenk
Politics
Why the right must look beyond the familiar Christian-Democratic reflex
There is yet another new party on the right in the Netherlands. Project2029 presents itself as a new socially conservative alternative. However, anyone who truly wishes to offer a response to the crisis of our time will …
By Vincent Vos
Politics
Questions from Pepijn Van Houwelingen MP (FVD) to the Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding the war in Ukraine
Questions from Pepijn Van Houwelingen MP (FVD) to the Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding the war in Ukraine, submitted on 1 September 2026 Is the Government aware of the fundamental criticism (largely in line with …
By Pepijn van Houwelingen
Politics
Tens of thousands of Africans storm Spanish enclave Tom Russcher MP and Ralf Dekker MP table parliamentary questions
At the end of July, within 24 hours, tens of thousands of Africans stormed EU territory in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Moroccan and Spanish border guards stood by and watched. This came just a few weeks after Spanish …
By Forum for Democracy
Politics
Brussels votes to extend Chat Control via a controversial procedure
This week, the European Parliament approved the extension of the temporary Chat Control Regulation. This means that large technology companies will continue to be able to automatically scan unencrypted messaging …
By Forum for Democracy
Politics
Speech: Lidewij de Vos at the Europe of Sovereign Nations Summit (Berlin, 26 June 2026)
Thank you, dear friends, for welcoming Forum for Democracy into the wonderful Europe of Sovereign Nations family. Ever since its creation two years ago, we have admired you for the courage with which you defend our …
By Lidewij de Vos
Politics
A message from Thierry Baudet: our project will succeed or fail based on our ability to create our own community
For years, Forum for Democracy has been working day and night to be more than just a political party – to be a genuine social movement which is building, across the board, the cultural, economic and political change …
By Thierry Baudet
Politics
What the World Can Learn from the Fall of the West - by Sid Lukkassen
Reviewed by Edgard Frederix A book on the crisis of leadership in a civilisation losing confidence in itself In ‘What the World Can Learn from the Fall of the West,’ Dutch political philosopher Sid Lukkassen offers a …
By Editorial Team
Showing 1–12 of 168