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Explosion Occurs at Dutch Political Party Office in The Hague
An explosion took place at the headquarters of Democrats 66, the largest party in the Dutch parliament. Police said a suspect was arrested following the incident in central The Hague. Officials described the event as involving a device made of fireworks.
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An explosion occurred at the office of Democrats 66 in the center of The Hague, police said. The incident took place at the headquarters of the party, which holds the largest number of seats in the Dutch parliament. A device made of fireworks was thrown into the building.
Police stated that a suspect had been arrested in connection with the explosion. The party leader Rob Jetten described the event as a cowardly act of intimidation. No injuries were reported from the incident.
Authorities have not released additional details about the suspect or the motive for the attack. The explosion happened on the same day that Dutch media carried coverage of recent parliamentary election exit polls. Democrats 66 participated in those elections held in late October 2025.
The office is located in a central area of The Hague, where multiple political institutions are based. Police cordoned off the site following the blast. Further updates on the investigation are expected in the coming days.
