Raad Algemene Zaken en Raad Buitenlandse Zaken

This procedure involves a written report detailing the outcomes of consultations between the Dutch government and the EU Councils for General Affairs and Foreign Affairs. It ensures that the national parliament is informed about the positions and decisions taken at the European level regarding diplomacy and internal EU governance. This affects the Dutch government's alignment with EU policies and informs members of parliament and citizens about the Netherlands' influence on European foreign policy and institutional matters.