Hello and welcome to this live blog. Here we will keep you informed of the developments around the NATO summit in The Hague, which is taking place this week. Do you have a question? Then mail us at [email protected].
The helicopter for Donald Trump is already ready. The American president is expected to arrive in the Netherlands until Tuesday evening, and will leave less than 24 hours later.
The helicopter will wear the Callsign Marine One during the NATO summit. That is the name for every vehicle of the American Marine Corps that the president transports.
From today it will be really noticeable that the NATO summit in The Hague is coming. The first government leaders will arrive at Schiphol, which means that the area around the airport is forbidden area for anyone who has nothing to look for. The security measures are of course also large in The Hague.
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The Hague mayor Jan van Zanen today unveiled two murals that were made especially for the NATO summit.
Outgoing minister Caspar Veldkamp (Foreign Affairs) was given a tour of the site of the World Forum in The Hague today, where the top is taking place this week.
This image of Rijkswaterstaat explains which roads are closed when in connection with the NATO summit. Most nuisance is expected between Monday and Friday.
Spain rises the dance thanks to a diplomatic trick from Rutte. Read more in this article about how NATO boss Prime Minister Sánchez got on board.
Sánchez says that Spain is excluded from 5 percent standard The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has just claimed the adjusted principle agreement on a final declaration in a television speech as a success. Sánchez said that Spain will be excluded from the duty to spend 5 percent of his GDP on Defense.
In the speech, the prime minister said that the 5 percent standard for Spain would be “unnecessary and disproportionate”. That is why the country will spend 2.1 percent of its GDP on defense. According to Sánchez, that is more than sufficient to meet the NATO requirements for equipment and staff.
Thousands of demonstrators protest against NATO A few thousand demonstrators came today on a protest against NATO, which took place at the Malieveld in The Hague. The promotion ended around 6 p.m. after a walk along the Peace Palace a little further in the city. The protest went without major problems.
Many Palestinian flags could also be seen in the protest. Protesters sang slogans for the Palestinians and against Israel. There was also attention for the American attack on Iran last night. Participants in the protest spoke out against the attack with banners.
Spain tackling by adjusting the text in the final statement The reason that Spain now agrees with the increased NATO standard of 5 percent is an adjustment of the text in the final declaration that NATO boss Mark Rutte proposed today. Rutte suggested formulating the text slightly looser.
Instead of the text “We admit”, the text “allies (read: NATO countries) would now be included” in the statement. In this way, the increase from the NATO standard to 5 percent can be agreed with the approval of all 32 Member States.
The adjustment was not the only trick that Rutte took out to meet the hard requirement of the US. Earlier he already managed to forge a compromise with Washington by agreeing that of the 5 percent that NATO member states have to spend on defense ‘only’ 3.5 percent have to be spent on primary defense matters. The remaining 1.5 percent may be invested in supporting matters, such as making bridges tank -resistant, the weapon industry and better cyber protection.
The road closures are intended to safely transport world leaders, ministers and diplomats from Schiphol to The Hague. That happens about the A5, A4, A44 and N44.
In The Hague, a lot of soldiers and police officers are visible today to secure the royal city around the NATO summit.
Road closures in Randstad start, considerable nuisance expected this afternoon the first road closures in the Randstad have started. Road users must now take into account a lot of nuisance around the NATO summit. The A5, A44, N44 and the N440 are partly or completely closed until Friday, and a lot of nuisance is also expected on the A4 and N434.
Regional and local roads in and around The Hague, Wassenaar, Katwijk, Noordwijk, Haarlemmermeer, Leiden and Rotterdam are also partly or completely closed.
The largest traffic nuisance takes place from Monday afternoon to Wednesday. Then, according to Rijkswaterstaat, there is a chance of “very serious traffic disruption”. Rijkswaterstaat has “major concerns” about the accessibility of the Randstad during the NATO summit. Road users must take into account a triple of normal traffic during rush hour, according to the road manager.
Schoof counts on the arrival of Trump, despite the American attack on Iran outgoing Prime Minister Schoof, today said to count on the arrival of US President Donald Trump. Last night the United States carried out bombing of nuclear installations in Iran, which meant a further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
The Netherlands did not receive cancellation from Washington, Schoof said earlier today. “I assume that Mr. Trump is still coming,” said Schoof after inserted consultation of the National Security Council on the attacks on Iran. “At least, we didn’t receive a counter -message.”
Schoof does not want to say whether the top is being protected even heavier after the American attack. “A lot of safety measures have already been taken around the NATO summit. We permanently scan what is happening in the world, and of course we do that today.”
NATO countries correspond to final statement The 32 Member States of NATO have just agreed on the final statement that must be signed on Wednesday. Diplomats report this to Reuters and ANP . That statement must be signed by the NATO countries on Wednesday.
According to insiders, the text of the final declaration has been adjusted in such a way that Spain, which was also cross -cross to go along with an increased defense standard, can agree with it. The increase in that standard to 5 percent is still standing and the most important achievement of the top must be.
Hello and Welcome to this Live blog. Here we will keep you informed of the development of surrounding the nato summit in the Hague, which will take place this week. Do you have a Question? Email us at [email protected].
The Helicopter for Donald Trump is ready. The American President is expected to arrive in the Netherlands on Tuesday Evening and Will Leave Less Than 24 Hours later.
Duration the Nato Summit, The Helicopter Will Carry the Callsign Marine One. That is the name for Every Vehicle of the American Marine Corps That Transports the President.
From today it will really be noticeable that the nato summit in the Hague is just around the corner. The First Government Leaders Will Arrive at Schiphol, Making the Around the Airport Forbidden Territory for Anyone who has no business there. Of Course, Security Measures are also High in the Hague.
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The Hague Mayor Jan van Zanen Today Unveiled Two Murals Made Especiate for the Nato Summit.
Outgoing Minister Caspar Veldkamp (Foreign Affairs) was Given a Tour of the Grounds of the World Forum in The Hague Today, Where the Summit Will Take Place This Week.
This image from Rijkswaterstaat explains which roads will be closed and when in Connection with the Nato Summit. Most Disruption is expected between Monday and Friday.
Spain escapes the dance thanks to a diplomatic trick by rutte. Read in this article more about how the nato chief got prime minister Sánchez on board.
Sánchez Says Spain is excluded from 5 percent standard Spanish Prime Minister Pedrozez has just claimed the amended agreement in principle on a final declaration as a success in a television address. Sánchez said that spain will be excluded from the bligation to spend 5 percent of its gdp on defense.
In The Speech, the Prime Minister Said that the 5 percent Standard for Spain would be “Unnecessary and Disproportionate”. Therefore, The Country Will Spend 2.1 percent of its GDP on Defense. Accordance to Sánchez, this is more than Sufficient to meet Nato Requirements Regarding Equipment and Personnel.
Thousands of demonstrators Protest Against Nato a Few Thousand demonstrators Came to a Protest Against Nato Today, which Took Place on the Malieveld in the Hague. The Action Ended Around 6:00 pm After a Walk Along The Peace Palace A Little Further On In The City. The Protest Went Without Major Problems.
Many Palestinian Flags Were also Seen at the Protest. Demonstrators chanted slogans for the Palestinians and Against Israel. There was also Attention for the American Attack on Iran Last Night. Participants in the Protest Expressed Themselves with Banners Against the Attack.
Spain Agrees Due to Adjustment of the Text in the Final Declaration The Reason that Spain now agrees with the Increased Nato Standard of 5 percent is An Adjustment of the Text in the Final Declaration that Nato Chief Mark Rutte Propose Today. Rutte Propose to Formulate the Text Somewhat More Loosely.
Instead of the text “We Pledge,” The Text “Allies (Read: Nato Countries) Plede” would now be included in the declaration. In This Way, The Increase of the Nato Standard to 5 percent can be agreed with the approach of all 32 Member States.
The Adjustment was not the only trick rutte used to meet the hard demand of the us. Earlier, he had Already forged a compromise with washington by agreeing that of the 5 percent that nato member States have to spend on defense, ‘only’ 3.5 percent has to be spent on primary defense matters. The Remaining 1.5 percent May Be Invested in Supporting Matters, Such as making Bridges Tank-proof, Boosting the Arms Industry and Better Cyber Security.
The Road Closures are intended to Safely Transport World Leaders, Ministers and Diplomats from Schiphol to the Hague. This Happens via The A5, A4, A44 and N44.
A lot of Soldiers and Police Officers Are Visible on Duty in the Hague Today to Secure the Government City Around the Nato Summit.
Road Closures in Randstad Start, Major Disruption Expected the First Road Closures in The Randstad started this Afternoon. From now on, road users must take into account a lot of disruption around the nato summit. The A5, A44, N44 and N440 Are Partly or Completely Closed Until Friday, and a Lot of Disruption is also expected on the A4 and N434.
Regional and Local Roads in And Around The Hague, Wassenaar, Katwijk, Noordwijk, Haarlemmermeer, Leiden and Rotterdam also BE Partially or Completely Closed.
The Greatest Traffic Disruption Will Take Place from Monday Afternoon to Wednesday. Accordance to Rijkswaterstaat, There is a Chance of “Very Serious Traffic Disruption”. Rijkswaterstaat has “Major Concerns” About the Accessibility of the Randstad Duration the Nato Summit. Road Users Must Take Into Account A Tripling of Normal Traffic Duration Rush Hour, Accordance to the Road Manager.
Shoved Expects Trump to Come, Despite American Attack on Iran Outgoing Prime Minister Schoof Said Today That He Still Expects The American President Donald Trump to Come. Last Night, The United States Carried Out Bombardments on Nuclear Installations in Iran, which a further escalation of the conflict in the middle East.
The Netherlands Has Not Received a Cancellation from Washington, Said Earlier Today shoved. “I assume that Mr. Trump is Still Coming,” Said After An Emergency Meeting of the National Security Council about the Attacks on Iran. “At Least, we have not received a counter-message.”
Shove not because to say Whether the Summit Will Be More Heavily Secured After The American Attack. “A lot of security Measures have already leg tasks around the nato summit. We are constantly scanning what is happening in the world, and we are of course doing that today too.”
Nato Countries Agree on Final Declaration the 32 Member States of Nato Have Just Agreed on the Final Declaration that must be signed on Wednesday. Diplomats Report This to Reuters and ANP . That declaration must be signed by the nato country on Wednesday.
Accordance to insiders, the text of the final declaration has leg adjusted in such a way that spain, which was long opposed to going along with an increased defense standard, can also agree with it. The Increase of that Standard to 5 percent is Still there and must be the most importing Achievement of the Summit.