Tom Berendsen
SurinamepoliticianMaleb. 19816.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Tom Berendsen is a Dutch politician and member of the European Parliament representing the European People's Party since 2019. Born in Breda, Netherlands, he has been a staunch advocate for Ukraine and has called for Europe to reduce its dependency on China and increase its defense autonomy from the United States. His recent appointment as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands comes after a coalition government was formed following a narrow electoral victory led by Prime Minister Rob Jetten. Berendsen's new role is seen as both an honor and a responsibility, and he is recognized for his calm and approachable demeanor.
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Tom Berendsen is the Dutch minister who engaged in bilateral talks with Melvin Bouva in New York.
‘Bestaande afspraken vertalen naar concrete resultaten’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-09-23
Tom Berendsen is a Dutch minister of Foreign Affairs who was also contacted regarding Rodney Leysner's case.
‘Wij leggen ons niet neer bij zijn vermissing. We blijven zoeken, hulp vragen en hopen dat Rodney terugkomt’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-09-17
Tom Berendsen stated that the Netherlands fully supports the International Criminal Court.
САД ги притискаат сојузниците од НАТО да се здружат против Меѓународниот кривичен суд
North Macedonia· 2026-09-12
Tom Berendsen is the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs who described the situation as concerning.
Italia suspende el acuerdo Schengen y pedirá pasaporte a los españoles
Uruguay· 2026-08-02
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that the Netherlands expects Spain to take necessary measures to protect the EU's external borders.
(Foto, video) Brutalni sukobi na ulicama, skoro 50.000 migranata ušlo u Seutu za dan
Serbia· 2026-07-31
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen expressed that the Netherlands expects Spain to take necessary measures to protect the EU's external borders.
Sve više zemalja besno na Španiju zbog migranata: "Isključite je iz Šengena"Serbia· 2026-07-31
Anita Orbán welcomed her Dutch counterpart, Tom Berendsen, in her office after the elections.
Index - Belföld - Orbán Anita azonnali hatállyal hazarendel 37 nagykövetet
Hungary· 2026-06-26
Tom Berendsen was welcomed by Anita Orbán during her official visit at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Index - Belföld - Első kétoldalú külügyi egyeztetését tartotta Orbán Anita, fontos bejelentés is érkezettHungary· 2026-06-02Tom Berendsen, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, was involved in discussions about the regional tensions.
عبدالله بن زايد يبحث مع مسؤولين ووزراء خارجية الأوضاع في المنطقة وتداعيات الاعتداءات الصاروخية الإيرانية السافرة على الإمارات ودول شقيقة
United Arab Emirates· 2026-03-02
Tom Berendsen urged all parties to act with moderation to avoid escalation.
las reacciones en el mundoUruguay· 2026-03-01
Newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Tom Berendsen arrived in Kyiv for his first visit.
Зеленський і Сибіга розповіли про зустріч з міністрами нового уряду Нідерландів
Ukraine· 2026-02-28
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen said: 'The Netherlands calls on all parties to exercise restraint and prevent further escalation.'
World holds breath as US, Israel strike Iran - World
Pakistan· 2026-02-28
Tom Berendsen called for all parties to act with moderation and avoid any new escalation.
Ataque de Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán: las reacciones del mundo tras la acción militar
Peru· 2026-02-28
Tom Berendsen, a Member of the European Parliament, will become the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.
Новим міністром закордонних справ Нідерландів стане проукраїнський євродепутатUkraine· 2026-02-10