EU against Hormuz Toll and New Measures (Tuesday, July 14)

President Trump wants to charge tolls for ships in the Strait of Hormuz. He says that this should pay for the American protection of the route. The Netherlands, EU ministers, and the International Maritime Organization reject this plan.

Stricter security measures are being implemented around the registration center in Ter Apel. Daycare, additional cameras, and preventative searches will be introduced in a security risk area. The Red Cross and Refugee Work will resume their activities on Wednesday.

The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers and the municipality of Westerwolde say this remains a temporary solution. There are still too few reception places.

The Netherlands forms a coalition with Ukraine and eight other countries against ballistic missiles. This was agreed upon during consultations of Ukraine allies in Paris. The countries want to jointly build missile defense and develop interception missiles.

Five years after the flood, experts warn that Germany needs more protection. In 2021, 188 people died in Germany and 41 in Belgium. Also, nineteen branches of the Dutch Association of Real Estate Agents have criticized new policies by Funda.