Morning coverage focused on Ukraine accepting US terms for a raw materials deal, following days of speculation about Trump's interest in Ukrainian resources. The agreement, seen by some outlets as extortion, involves Zelensky's planned Friday visit to Washington for signing.
By midday, the Central Planning Bureau released unexpectedly positive economic forecasts, providing an €8 billion budget windfall. This coincided with leaked messages revealing tensions between Princess Laurentien and ministry officials, leading to unprecedented public criticism of royal involvement in government affairs.
Evening brought Trump's announcement of planned 25% tariffs on EU products, coupled with claims the EU was "created to screw the US." This development, alongside his sharing of fake Gaza transformation videos, emerged as Trump solidified his position on both the Ukraine deal and European relations. Meanwhile, Go Ahead Eagles achieved a historic victory over PSV in cup semifinals.