In the media
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Netherlands imposes ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlementsIn the media 30 July 2026A new Dutch import and trade ban on products from Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories is set to take effect on 22 September 2026. Professor of In...
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UNESCO status not always good for local communitiesIn the media 29 July 2026France’s D-Day beaches and Greece’s Mount Olympus were recently added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Sophie Starrenburg warns in an interview on NPO...
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ICC vulnerable after chief prosecutor dismissedIn the media 28 July 2026The ICC’s chief prosecutor has been dismissed following allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan’s departure comes at a challenging time for the Court. ...
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Shell evaded more than a billion in taxes for yearsIn the media 28 July 2026Oil and gas giant Shell avoided substantial amounts of tax in the Netherlands for many years by ensuring that its service operations did not generate ...
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Safety issues at Ter Apel expose weaknesses in Dutch asylum systemIn the media 23 July 2026Problems at the asylum application centre in Ter Apel highlight wider issues in the Dutch asylum system. In 'NRC', immigration law expert Mark Klaasse...
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US reasserts pressure on International Criminal CourtIn the media 22 July 2026The Trump administration is seeking to further weaken the International Criminal Court (ICC). In ‘Trouw’ newspaper, Nico Schrijver, professor emeritus...
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Two hundred Dutch children need permanent guardianIn the media 16 July 2026More than 200 Dutch children currently have no permanent guardian, according to research by Investico and ‘Trouw’ newspaper. Unacceptable, says Mariël...
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Dutch Council of State against scrapping asylum distribution lawIn the media 15 July 2026The Council of State has advised the House of Representatives not to proceed with repealing the Distribution Act. Mark Klaassen, Assistant Professor o...
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Three Sahel countries' intention to withdraw puts ICC under pressureIn the media 09 July 2026Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have initiated the process to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, causing global concern. Professor of Intern...
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Maartje van der Woude on Schengen agreement in US podcastIn the media 07 July 2026Professor Maartje van der Woude was invited by the American podcast ‘Things That Go Boom’ to explain more about the Schengen Agreement and border cont...
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Why local parties cannot block asylum centres in the NetherlandsIn the media 01 July 2026Parties opposed to asylum reception centres won local elections, but often failed to deliver on promises to keep asylum seekers out. Professor of Loca...
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Investing instead of saving means greater risksIn the media 25 June 2026The European Commission wants EU citizens to invest more and save less to help European companies become more competitive. Associate professor Marnix ...
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Call for global technology pact after rise of SpaceXIn the media 23 June 2026The rise of companies like SpaceX shows that states must cooperate more closely on technology, argues Reijer Passchier, Professor of Digitalisation an...
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UN Human Rights Council remains indispensable in an unsettled worldIn the media 18 June 2026The UN Human Rights Council is meeting in Geneva. Nico Schrijver, professor emeritus in international law, says on ‘EenVandaag’ that the Council remai...
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The future of asylum applications outside the EUIn the media 17 June 2026The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service wants to process asylum applications outside the EU before asylum seekers reach Europe. Mark Klaassen...