Tom Berendsen
Dutch politician
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Global geopolitical relations are in flux. Europe — and the Netherlands — can come out of this stronger, but only if we step up our efforts. The government continues to work to promote our security, including through support for Ukraine. And to promote a stronger EU, we are focusing on enhancing competitiveness and modernising the EU budget,
- Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen saidUkrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…
I regret this step by Israel, which in my view is unnecessary,... I also view this step in the context of the elections in Israel.”
- Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen said in the written statement emailed to The Associated PressThe Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…
Big brand ambassadors" like Rooney are needed to stand out in the "saturated" advertising space
- says BerendsenBBCbbc.com/news/articles…
I think it’s always important that we do things in a coordinated way,
- Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen told reporters in Helsingborg on FridayPolitico Europepolitico.eu/article/sweden…
The road to justice for Ukraine is long and far from easy, but this does not stop us from doing everything in our power to help achieve this,
- Berendsen saidDeutsche Welledw.com/en/ukraine…
Relieved that they are safely on their way after a period of uncertainty and that the other passengers are travelling home via other routes,
- Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen had said soon after the plane took off, thanking Spain and other partners for their cooperationDeutsche Welledw.com/en/hantavirus…
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