📝🔎 Brussels thinks tanks plays a vital role in keeping our policies firmly evidence-based. This evening, we hosted policy experts from Brussels‑based think tanks to continue the conversation. 🙏 Thanks to all who attended. Interested in collaborating? Please reach out.

🙏 Thank you to all who joined us in Brussels yesterday for the official English presentation of Navigating a Fragmenting World Order by Wetenschappelijke Raad voor het Regeringsbeleid. 📚 With insights from Haroon Sheikh, Monika Sie Dhian Ho, Luuk van Middelaar and PJ Kleiweg. 🔗 More info: bit.ly/481yGez

The Semicon Declaration reflects Europe’s unity and strategic vision. Together, we can ensure a resilient, innovative, and globally competitive semiconductor ecosystem rooted in European ingenuity and collaboration. 🔗 Read the statement: bit.ly/3KjaQBd

At Denmark’s request, the Netherlands will provide counter-drone capabilities during the upcoming EU Summit. Based on our experience with the NATO Summit, we can support Denmark against drones. This demonstrates our joint action with European allies against hybrid threats. 🇩🇰🇳🇱

Today, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a working visit to Occitania, France. They are visiting the city of Toulouse. The Royal Couple are accompanied by Aukje de Vries, Aukje de Vries. Robert Tieman, Robert Tieman, is also taking part in the visit. ⬇️

Russia’s increasing provocations in European airspace only emphasise how crucial it is that we ramp up our defence. This has been evident in the events preceding the European summit meetings taking place in Copenhagen today and tomorrow. The Netherlands has promised to provide

Great to be back in Brussels as Deputy Permanent Representative at Netherlands at the EU. The first weeks have been packed. Council meetings, the European Semicon coalition, the RENURE vote... Plenty more on the agenda. Please do say hello when you are in Brussels. Always happy to catch up!

Today’s discussions made one thing clear: Europe needs stronger action to protect mobile workers and ensure fair labour mobility. A strong Single Market and a fair one go hand in hand. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed. 🔗 More info: bit.ly/3KwuJF2

👋 Meet our new colleague Arne! Arne Bartelsman is the new Head of our European Parliament team and looks forward to working with all of you.

In #Kuwait for the EU-GCC Ministerial Council starting tomorrow. An important topic will be President Trump’s peace plan that could finally end the war in Gaza, alongside cooperation on energy, regional security, and humanitarian aid. 1/2

Security for Ukraine—and all of Europe—is the key issue right now. We are actively working on it. 🇺🇦🇳🇱

🇳🇱🇺🇦 The Netherlands stands with Ukraine. We will support Ukraine for as long as necessary in its defence against Russia’s illegal invasion.

Great to meet MEPs across the political spectrum in Strasbourg today. From the EU budget and climate policy to the EU law-simplification agenda, the European Parliament has an important role in the months ahead.

Had a very pleasant meeting with Ambassador PJ Kleiweg to discuss transatlantic security and defense for Europe. Russia’s aggression in Ukraine demonstrates the urgency for Europe to develop and fund its own defense. Looking forward to more fruitful dialogue. 🇺🇸🇳🇱

“Russia will have pay for the destruction they've caused in Ukraine, one way or another.” 🎙️Eelco Heinen Heinen on the use of frozen Russian assets for the Ukraine Reparations Loan.