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17.02.2025

Europe Gathers While Moscow Waits

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 17.02.2025.

It displays 95 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.02.2025 โ‡ข Europe Gathers While Moscow Waits
โŒจThe morning began with European leaders' reactions to Trump-Putin communications, leading to an emergency summit in Paris. Housing Minister Keijzer announced the end of priority housing for status holders, generating resistance from municipalities.

By afternoon, Parliament opened the door for military mission participation in Ukraine, revealing coalition divisions as PVV opposed involvement. ABP pension fund's withdrawal from tech giants highlighted growing economic uncertainty. Poland's refusal to send troops to Ukraine complicated European unity efforts.

Evening discussions in Paris revealed substantial limitations in European military capabilities, with security chief Schoof expressing cautious openness to Dutch participation in a potential peacekeeping force. Russian negotiators arrived in Saudi Arabia, explicitly stating they would only engage with Americans, effectively sidelining European diplomatic efforts.
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03:08 (02:08)โ‡ขEurope Knocks On Peace Talk's Door

โŒจThe newspapers report on European efforts to join Ukraine peace talks, with multiple countries attempting to establish a deterrence force to gain US attention (FD, RTL, NRC). Russia intensifies its operations in Eastern Ukraine ahead of negotiations (NOS). Netherlands evaluates potential military contributions, including F-35s and naval forces, while acknowledging limited capacity (NRC). Communications between the Ministry and UWV reveal internal tensions (AD), while Amsterdam continues to struggle with mold-infected housing (Parool).
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07:41 (06:41)โ‡ขEurope Startled By Trump's Moscow Call

โŒจThe newspapers report on EU leaders' surprise reaction to Trump-Putin communication (RTL), while European countries continue efforts to join peace talks (FD, NRC). The cabinet proposes ending housing priority for status holders (Telegraaf), as migration debates intensify with reports from South German villages expressing administrative challenges (Volkskrant). A major accident on A2 near Zaltbommel leads to road closure with two vehicles on fire (NOS).
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Metro

Voorrang sociale huurwoning statushouders? Woonminister Mona Keijzer wil voorrangsregels verbieden

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Metro

Woonminister Mona Keijzer wil statushouders niet langer voorrang geven op sociale huurwoningen

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Metro

In deze 11 Nederlandse gemeenten kost een koophuis minder dan 3 ton

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10:58 (09:58)โ‡ขParis Summons Europe's Guard

โŒจThe newspapers report on European leaders' emergency meeting in Paris, including NATO chief Rutte, as Putin's advance in Ukraine shows signs of slowing (NOS, Telegraaf). The Netherlands evaluates its potential contribution to a future peacekeeping force in Ukraine, acknowledging limited capabilities (NRC). Meanwhile, housing prices remain a domestic focus, with only 11 municipalities offering homes under 300,000 euros (Metro).
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Het Financieele Dagblad

Pensioenfonds ABP stapt ook uit Alphabet en Meta

Tesla is niet de enige verkoop van pensioenfonds ABP. Ook de beleggingen in de moederbedrijven van Google, Facebook en Whatsapp zijn geschrapt, blijkt uit een analyse van het FD.
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14:15 (13:15)โ‡ขParis Summons While Moscow Refuses

โŒจThe newspapers report on Europe's emergency meeting in Paris regarding Ukraine, as Russia signals inflexibility on territorial concessions (Lavrov, RTL, Volkskrant). ABP pension fund divests from major tech companies including Alphabet and Meta (FD). The Dutch military faces critical assessment of its war readiness by NATO (Telegraaf), while PVV opposes sending Dutch troops to Ukraine (NOS).
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16:29 (15:29)โ‡ขParis Summons Its Peace Force

โŒจThe newspapers report on European leaders' emergency meeting in Paris regarding Ukraine and European security (AD, NOS, FD). The discussion centers on establishing a European peacekeeping force as US-Russia negotiations begin. Wilders' PVV opposes Dutch military participation (Volkskrant). Trump's policies are reported to significantly impact Dutch scientific research, threatening subsidies and data access (NRC).
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Metro

Wat doet stilte met je brein? โ€˜Stilte heeft altijd een positief effect, ook als je geen stress hebtโ€™

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19:33 (18:33)โ‡ขParis Weighs Europe's Defense, Wilders Stays Home

โŒจThe newspapers report on the emergency meeting in Paris regarding European security, with Von der Leyen declaring Europe at a turning point (NOS, NRC). Scholz opposes dictating terms to Ukraine (RTL), while Wilders refuses Dutch military participation (Volkskrant). A background story reveals Netherlands' struggle with international positioning post-Rutte (Parool). An 18-year-old intruder in parliament is suspected of terrorist-motivated attempted murder (AD).
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NRC Handelsblad

Hoe zou een Europese troepenmacht in Oekraรฏne eruit kunnen zien?

De regering-Trump dwingt Europa om verantwoordelijkheid te nemen voor zijn eigen veiligheid en die van Oekraรฏne. Welke opties hebben Europese landen? Onder militair analisten doen lichte en zwaardere scenarioโ€™s de ronde.
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23:01 (22:01)โ‡ขEurope's Armies Face Their Limits

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the emergency meeting in Paris regarding a potential European peacekeeping force in Ukraine. Dutch security chief Schoof expresses openness to discussing troop deployment (AD, RTL), while European countries show hesitation, with Poland explicitly refusing (FD). Military experts highlight Europe's severe capability limitations without US support (Telegraaf, Trouw), as Von der Leyen declares European security at a turning point (NOS).
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