Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has made the announcement of his resignation, along with the resignation of his Cabinet. The reason for this decision is the irreconcilable differences within his four-party coalition regarding migration policies. Rutte stated that the coalition partners have distinct views on migration policy that cannot be resolved, leading to this outcome. …
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands delivered a historic speech on Saturday, apologizing for his country’s involvement in slavery and seeking forgiveness. The speech, which was met with cheers and applause, took place during an event commemorating the abolition of slavery in Dutch colonies. This apology follows Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s apology last year for …
Dutch King Willem-Alexander delivered a groundbreaking and emotional speech, expressing a heartfelt apology for the Netherlands’ involvement in slavery. The king’s apology followed Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s similar apology last year, as part of a larger movement to address colonial histories spurred by the Black Lives Matter movement. Willem-Alexander acknowledged the need for action to …
The Dutch King, Willem-Alexander, expressed his apology on Saturday for the historical involvement of his country in the slave trade. This apology was given during the commemoration of the 160th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the Netherlands and its former colonies. “Today, I stand before you, not only as your King but also …
Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte engages in a conversation with U.S. President Joe Biden on June 29, 2022. The U.S. has been pressuring the Netherlands to restrict the export of high-tech semiconductor equipment to China. Susan Walsh | AFP | Getty Images The Netherlands has recently unveiled new export limitations on advanced semiconductor equipment following …
Lisa Terauchi-D’Rozario’s husband lost his job as a captain with Hong Kong airline Cathay Dragon after 14 years due to the pandemic-induced job cuts that Cathay Pacific implemented, she said. The family was devastated by the news and returned to the Netherlands, her husband’s home country. However, they soon decided to pursue a life at …