Minister Van Weel has sent a legislative proposal against the glorification of terrorism to the Dutch House of Representatives, reviving an older plan previously opposed by coalition partner D66.
The Dutch Cabinet plans to grant mayors more authority to intervene earlier in demonstrations that escalate into riots, according to Ministers Pieter Heerma of Interior and David van Weel of Justice.
Dutch Minister Van Weel of Justice stated that an alternative will be put in place when the siren system, commonly known as the air raid alarm, is phased out from 2028, with possibilities being explored with Defense.
Dutch Minister of Justice and Security, Van Weel, has strongly condemned the violence that occurred during anti-asylum center protests in Loosdrecht this week.
Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen and Justice Minister David van Weel have arrived in Rabat for a two-day official visit to Morocco, aiming to forge closer bilateral ties.
Alles wijst erop dat de jonge verdachten van de aanslag op de synagoge in Rotterdam zijn geronseld. Dat heeft minister Van Weel van Justitie en Veiligheid gezegd in de Tweede Kamer.
The Dutch cabinet is investigating the possibility of legalizing pepper spray for individuals who are being stalked or otherwise threatened. Justice and Security Minister Van Weel is examining whether the Netherlands can adopt a similar approach to Denmark.
Dutch Justice Minister Van Weel has held discussions with his Sierra Leone counterpart regarding the extradition of the criminal Jos Leijdekkers, also known as "Bolle Jos," a drug trafficker sought by Dutch authorities for a year.
Justice minister David van Weel announced an additional €700,000 for the 2026 budget, raising the total to €2 million, to enhance security for Jewish buildings and institutions in the Netherlands following recent attacks.
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel is facing pressure to prevent artist Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, from performing two concerts in the Netherlands.
The Netherlands will maintain its public warning sirens and introduce a new network in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense, as announced by Justice Minister David van Weel.
Dutch Minister Van Weel aims to introduce a law similar to the UK's 'Clare's Law' in the Netherlands, allowing individuals to check if their partner has a history of domestic violence, with a concrete proposal expected next year.
Dutch Minister of Justice and Security, Van Weel, reacted to an alarming AIVD report by stating the country is in a 'slumbering war in peacetime.' This declaration comes amidst a continuous stream of hacks and significant cyber activity.
The Dutch government is actively investigating whether it can legally block Kanye West, also known as Ye, from entering the Netherlands ahead of his scheduled June concert. This inquiry stems from concerns over the artist's controversial public statements.
David van Weel, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, affirmed that supporting Ukraine will remain a top priority for the incoming Dutch government.