Dutch National Ministries
The Netherlands has two capitals. Amsterdam is the national capital - the largest city and the ‘cultural’ capital of the Kingdom - and The Hague is the seat of government.
Het Binnenhof
Throughout the ages, Het Binnenhof in The Hague has always been the centre of politics in the Netherlands, the place where affairs of state were discussed. Not only are the buildings themselves well worth seeing, but it was h ...
Knights’ Hall
Without a doubt, the most striking building on the Binnenhof is the Knights’ Hall, built in the 13th and 14th centuries as the castle for the Earls of Holland.
Political Parties
There are a great number of active political parties in the Netherlands. This section presents the major parties which have a seat in parliament.
Provincial Government
The Hague is also the capital of the province of Zuid-Holland (South Holland)
Seat of Government
The Netherlands maintains one of the most stable political and social environments in the world. The Hague acts as seat of government although it is not the nation’s capital.
The Public Prosecution Service
The Public Prosecution Service (Openbaar Ministerie, OM) is one of the main parties involved in dealing with criminal cases. Its main task is to decide whether or not a case should be brought to court.