Latest news in Netherlands? September 25th, 2026

Key news developments in the Netherlands as of September 25, 2026:

• Energy & EU Storage Targets: The Dutch cabinet announced a push to scrap mandatory EU gas storage targets. After committing nearly €1 billion this season to fill strategic reserves amid soaring wholesale gas prices, the government is urging the EU to reform supply security rules and seeking to shift more storage obligations onto private commercial suppliers (such as Essent and Eneco) rather than the Dutch taxpayer.

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• Defense & Counter-Drone Tech: The Ministry of Defence announced a major partnership with Australian firm Electro Optic Systems (EOS) to develop and deploy the Apollo High Energy Laser Weapon System. State Secretary Derk Boswijk signed a letter of intent to explore establishing a manufacturing base in the Netherlands to produce mobile directed-energy systems capable of neutralizing drone swarms.

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• International Diplomacy: In his debut address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Rob Jetten delivered a strong defense of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and multilateral law, demanding foreign powers keep “hands off the ICC” while reiterating Dutch backing for Ukraine.

• Domestic Tensions: In Gelderland, police broke up an anti-refugee demonstration outside the municipal hall in Kesteren, arresting seven people after fireworks were launched at officers during protests against a planned asylum-seeker accommodation center.

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