The 2025 NATO Summit: Collective Security in a Changing World

News item | 24-06-2025 | 14:06

In June 2025, the Netherlands will host the NATO Summit in The Hague, a historic occasion that highlights both the country’s deep-rooted commitment to international cooperation and its active role within the Alliance. As heads of state and government from NATO’s 32 member countries gather on 24 and 25 June, the summit is not only a high-level diplomatic event, but also a reflection of the Netherlands’ long-standing investment in global peace and security.

The Netherlands was one of NATO’s twelve founding members in 1949. At that time, in the wake of the Second World War, NATO was created to defend the freedom and security of its members and to help build prosperity and democratic resilience in Europe and North America. Today, 76 years on, NATO continues to serve as the cornerstone of the Euro-Atlantic security architecture.

The Netherlands is an active proponent of multilateralism, and proud to welcome NATO leaders to its soil.

Security in an Uncertain World

The 2025 NATO Summit comes at a critical time. The world has become more volatile, with growing instability, geopolitical tensions, and increasing hybrid and cyber threats. Marking 80 years of freedom in Europe, we are reminded that peace is never guaranteed. NATO has been instrumental in safeguarding that freedom for the past 76 years.

The Netherlands recognises the urgency of today’s challenges. We are stepping up: increasing defence spending, enhancing our national and European capabilities, and advocating for balanced burden-sharing between Allies. Taking responsibility for European security does not weaken NATO, it strengthens it. That is why the Netherlands supports a strong European pillar within the Alliance, while maintaining a robust and trusted transatlantic partnership.

Practical Information for Embassies and International Organisations
As host of the 2025 NATO Summit, the Netherlands will implement additional safety and traffic measures in The Hague between 22 and 27 June. All diplomatic missions and international organisations are kindly advised that, during this period, public services will operate on a limited basis. In particular, the Tax Administration office at Prinses Beatrixlaan 502 will be closed to visitors.

This includes the closure of the Team IFB counter. It will not be possible to deliver documents in person during this week. Instead, we kindly ask you to use postal mail to submit any requests or documentation: Postbus 30509, 2500 GM Den Haag. You can also contact Team IFB by emailing: IFB.Diplomatieke.Privileges@belastingdienst.nl

We thank all diplomatic missions and international organisations for their understanding and cooperation during this special week.

More information on accessibility with regard to the 2025 NATO Summit can be found here.