Dutch King concerned about global issues; Dutch PM wants more active role in Middle East

During a dinner with the Diplomatic Corps in Amsterdam, King Willem-Alexander voiced concern about global developments, highlighting ongoing violence and instability in regions such as Ukraine, the Middle East, and Sudan. Prime Minister Rob Jetten also discussed the wars, saying that Europe is playing too limited a role in Middle Eastern conflicts.“There is a great deal, really a great deal, that urgently needs attention,” he said. The King added that many people are “carrying a heavy burden” and that millions around the world do not live in safety.