Jan Peter Balkenende
latest news & developmentsDutch company to deliver extra gas to Germany, Italy
Dutch gas company GasTerra said on Monday it is prepared to increase its gas deliveries by 10% to alleviate the ongoing gas crisis in Europe.
Muslim nations condemn Dutch Qur’an film
Muslim nations on Friday condemned a film by a Dutch lawmaker that accuses the Qur’an of inciting violence, and Dutch Muslim leaders urged restraint. Geert Wilders, leader of the…
Iran condemns ‘heinous’ Dutch Qur’an film
Iran said a film by a Dutch lawmaker that accuses the Qur’an of inciting violence was ”heinous” and called on European governments to block any further showing, Iran’s official…
Dutch leader faces defeat over EU treaty vote
The Dutch government rejected mounting calls for a referendum on Europe’s new reform treaty on Friday night, two years after Dutch voters killed off the European constitution in…