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The National Heat Plan ended on Monday after being active for eleven days. During the period, the RIVM sent heat-related guidance to organisations and caregivers to help protect vulnerable groups. The institute also offered practical advice to limit health risks during hot weather.

The Netherlands drew more of its oil and gas from the United States in 2025, with nearly a quarter of its supplies coming from there. The shift follows a steep drop in Russian imports after the invasion of Ukraine. CBS figures show that both the Netherlands and the EU have turned to countries such as Norway and the US to secure their energy needs.

NS will run fewer trains on several routes on Monday and Tuesday after heavy rain, fallen trees and lightning disrupted rail infrastructure. The rail operator expects only limited disruption, with most affected routes located in the Randstad region.

Lightning strikes triggered several fires across the Netherlands as severe thunderstorms moved through the country. Firefighters contained the incidents, preventing more extensive damage, although two calves died after a strike at a farm in Groningen.

The KNMI has downgraded weather warnings in the western Netherlands to code yellow as coastal heat begins to lift, though code orange and red alerts remain active across central and eastern provinces. While the extreme temperatures are expected to subside by mid-evening, the safety institute warns that severe thunderstorms with high wind gusts and hail will sweep across the country overnight.

President Donald Trump has threatened to immediately impose a 100% import tariff on all goods from any European nation that implements a digital services tax targeting American tech giants. In response, the European Commission defended its member states' sovereign right to regulate their own economic activities and vowed to act quickly and forcefully against any potential U.S. levies.

The KNMI has issued an orange alert due to thunderstorms and warns that there is a local risk of disruption and damage caused by rain, strong gusts of wind, large hailstones, and lightning.

With a focus on moving from policy-making to street-level results, Eindhoven’s newly appointed board of seven aldermen prepares to tackle the housing crisis, net congestion, and social fragmentation through a mix of experienced leadership and fresh regional perspectives.