Foreign Policy & EU Values: EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos cancelled a planned Serbia visit after backlash over the “glorification” of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, whose body was repatriated to Belgrade from The Hague and buried without state honours. Migration Policy: Austria, Germany, Greece, Denmark and the Netherlands agreed on a shared model for “return hubs” outside the EU for rejected asylum seekers, with talks aimed at an operational system by 2027. Amsterdam Youth Care: Amsterdam says vulnerable children are being sent outside the city because youth-care provider Levvel has hit capacity and funds are too tight, forcing an intake freeze through at least the rest of 2026. Crime & Security: A deadly cocaine-related shootout in Overasselt left a security guard dead and two police officers seriously injured, with dozens arrested after masked gunmen allegedly demanded the return of 1,283kg of cocaine. Dutch Economy/Tech: Dutch phone maker Fairphone launched its Gen 6+ modular smartphone, promising long software support and easy repairs. International Relations: The Netherlands and Turkmenistan discussed expanding business ties, including shipbuilding, healthcare, innovative tech and methane emissions reduction.