Politics
Amsterdam A week after violent clashes in Amsterdam, Tori Egherman, a Jewish writer and researcher who has lived in the city for 20 years, remains deeply upset. Reflecting on the incident in a local café, she criticized the violent actions of Israeli football fans, who came to support Maccabi......
Unrest persisted in Amsterdam overnight as Dutch authorities announced additional arrests linked to the violent clashes last week between Israeli football fans and pro-Palestinian groups. These incidents, which occurred during a match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv, have sparked ongoing concerns,......
The European Union's unwavering support for Morocco has sparked frustration in Algeria, following a contentious ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) regarding trade agreements with the North African kingdom. The ECJ recently accused the European Commission of violating "the right of......
In a show of solidarity, several European Union member states have vocalized their support for Morocco following a controversial ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) concerning EU-Morocco partnership agreements. The ECJ's decision, which targets agricultural and fisheries trade deals, has......
The autonomy plan proposed by Morocco to address the ongoing conflict surrounding its territorial integrity has been characterized as the "most credible and widely endorsed" solution for this regional dispute, according to a recent report from The Cambridge Middle East and North Africa Forum......
The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague is facing mounting criticism over its apparent reluctance to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. These leaders are allegedly responsible for the deaths of 42,000 Palestinians in Gaza,......
As Mark Rutte steps into the role of NATO's chief, he addresses concerns regarding a potential Donald Trump presidency while reaffirming unwavering support for Ukraine. The former Dutch prime minister assumes leadership at a critical juncture, with Russia intensifying its military actions in Ukraine......
Spain's resolute backing of Morocco's autonomy initiative for Sahara continues to send shockwaves through the Polisario Front and Algeria, as Madrid stands firm in its pragmatic approach to resolving the long-standing territorial dispute. This stance, first adopted in March 2022, has positioned......
In recent years, the Netherlands has experienced a significant transformation in its political landscape, with far-right politician Geert Wilders and his Party for Freedom (PVV) gaining unprecedented traction. This shift has occurred despite the country's reputation as one of Europe's most prosperous......
In a bold legal move, Moroccan-Dutch tax advisor and legal consultant Karim Aachboun has filed an urgent petition at the Brussels District Court, seeking to block the appointment of former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the next Secretary General of NATO. Aachboun's challenge stems from two......
In an exclusive conversation with Le Point Afrique, Xavier Driencourt, the former French Ambassador to Algeria, shed light on a pivotal diplomatic shift. France's recent acknowledgment of Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara is expected to trigger a wave of similar recognitions across Europe. Driencourt......
In a significant legal confrontation, Karim Aachboun, a Moroccan-Dutch tax advisor and legal consultant, has filed an urgent injunction with the Dutch-speaking First Instance Court in Brussels. The aim? To contest the appointment of former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the new Secretary General......
In a groundbreaking development, France has officially declared its support for Morocco's over the disputed Sahara region. This seismic shift in French foreign policy, announced through a personal letter from President Emmanuel Macron to King Mohammed VI of Morocco, marks a significant turning point......