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Schoof Cabinet faces declining trust after six months
23 hours, 57 minutes ago

Schoof Cabinet faces declining trust after six months

NL Times  

In December 2024, six months after Dick Schoof became the Netherlands' first non-partisan prime minister in decades, his government faces mounting challenges. Once seen as a key player in the coalition, NSC’s decision to exit early negotiations with PVV, VVD, and BBB in early 2024 led to a steep decline in popularity. "The NSC’s fall from grace has been stark," …

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Dutch F-35s intercept Russian military aircraft armed with long-range cruise missiles
5 days, 23 hours ago

Dutch F-35s intercept Russian military aircraft armed with long-range cruise missiles

NL Times  

Dutch fighter pilots intercepted Russian fighter jets while monitoring NATO’s northeastern airspace north of Russian coastal exclave Kaliningrad on Tuesday, the Dutch Defense Ministry confirmed on Wednesday. Four Dutch F-35 aircraft are currently stationed at the Ämari Air Base in Estonia to help monitor NATO’s eastern flank. “Yesterday, together with Finland and Sweden, we intercepted Russian planes with supersonic missiles …

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CDA rises in polls as coalition loses majority
1 week, 2 days ago

CDA rises in polls as coalition loses majority

NL Times  

In the latest Peilingwijzer, a weighted average of seat projections from Ipsos, I&O Research, and Verian/EenVandaag, the Christian Democratic Appeal continues its upward trajectory. The party, which holds 20 seats, is now polling between zero and three seats, reflecting a major setback since the previous Peilingwijzer three months ago. Despite the coalition’s declining popularity, Ipsos and I&O found that three …

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1,000 discrimination reports after MP's vote to register dual-citizens' "norms & values"
1 week, 6 days ago

1,000 discrimination reports after MP's vote to register dual-citizens' "norms & values"

NL Times  

The Dutch discrimination hotlines received over 1,000 reports after parliament adopted a motion to investigate the “norms and values” of ethnically diverse Dutch people, Discriminatie.nl, the umbrella organization of anti-discrimination agencies, told NU.nl. Late last month, VVD parliamentarian Bente Becker proposed that the government “keep track of data on cultural and religious norms and values of Dutch people with a …

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Tax changes in 2025 to boost income for most Dutch workers, says payroll firm
1 week, 6 days ago

Tax changes in 2025 to boost income for most Dutch workers, says payroll firm

NL Times  

The first paychecks of 2025 are expected to deliver a net income boost for most Dutch employees due to tax reductions and adjustments to government rebates, according to calculations by HR and payroll software provider Nmbrs. Meanwhile, the general tax credit, a rebate applied to reduce taxes owed, will decrease from 3,362 euros to 3,068 euros. However, the income threshold …

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Dutch to stop to processing Syrian refugee applications
2 weeks ago

Dutch to stop to processing Syrian refugee applications

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is introducing a moratorium on processing refugee applications from Syrian nationals, immigration minister Marjolein Faber told parliament on Monday evening. “It is still unclear what the recent developments in Syria mean for the safety of Syrian refugees in the Netherlands,” she said on social media. However, far-right leader Geert Wilders, currently visiting Israel, said on social media that …

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Dutch welcome downfall of Assad regime as Syrians celebrate
2 weeks ago

Dutch welcome downfall of Assad regime as Syrians celebrate

Dutch News  

The overthrow of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and the end of the Assad regime after 54 years are a “relief to all those who suffered under his cruel dictatorship”, Dutch prime minister Dick Schoof said in a reaction on social media on Sunday evening. “We are following developments closely.” Foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp issued a similar statement, adding that a …

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Two parents and their daughter killed in Hague explosion; Their son, 8, among survivors
2 weeks ago

Two parents and their daughter killed in Hague explosion; Their son, 8, among survivors

NL Times  

Three of the six victims killed in Saturday’s explosions at the Tarwekamp in The Hague were members of the same family, according to a statement released by a support organization on behalf of the family. “At the same time, the care for the young son demands all our love and attention.” The family also expressed gratitude to emergency responders and …

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The Hague explosions could have been criminal, minister says
2 weeks, 1 day ago

The Hague explosions could have been criminal, minister says

Dutch News  

The cause of the explosions which killed at least five people in The Hague and injured a further four early on Saturday morning is still unclear, but there are signs it could have been the result of criminal activity, justice minister David van Weel said on Sunday. Van Weel, who visited the scene with prime minister Dick Schoof on Sunday …

At least five killed after explosion in apartment building in The Hague in Netherlands
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

At least five killed after explosion in apartment building in The Hague in Netherlands

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At least five people were killed after an explosion in an apartment building in The Hague, the Netherlands on Saturday, CNN reported, citing authorities. He said it is not unknown how many people were still under the rubble, but “the reality is that the chances of survival for them are slim.” He said, “We are considering the worst-case scenario.” The …

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“Indications of a crime” at The Hague apartment explosion that killed 5, says Justice Min.
2 weeks, 1 day ago

“Indications of a crime” at The Hague apartment explosion that killed 5, says Justice Min.

NL Times  

Justice Minister David van Weel has revealed there are indications of a crime following the twin explosions and subsequent fire that devastated the Tarwekamp apartment complex in The Hague on Saturday. “There are indications of a crime,” Van Weel said. Police said a suspicious vehicle raced away from the scene moments after the explosion at 6:15 a.m. Prime Minister Dick …

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Death toll rises to 5 as search continues after explosion in The Hague
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Death toll rises to 5 as search continues after explosion in The Hague

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-08 07:00 Emergency services work at the site where a three-storey apartment block partially collapsed after a fire and explosion, in The Hague on Dec 7, 2024. THE HAGUE - Dutch authorities have confirmed the recovery of five bodies from the rubble of an apartment building that partially collapsed following a powerful explosion on Saturday morning. Search …

Several hospitalized in The Hague apartment explosion, mayor says in update
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Several hospitalized in The Hague apartment explosion, mayor says in update

NL Times  

At least one child was among the four people already hospitalized after an apartment complex explosion and fire in The Hague, said the city’s mayor, Jan van Zanen, describing the situation as "a very major incident." The fire on early Saturday morning destroyed five two-story apartments and damaged several others, including the tapas bar and beauty salon located on the …

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Schiphol will cut flights by 4.4%, reduce noise for locals 15%
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Schiphol will cut flights by 4.4%, reduce noise for locals 15%

Dutch News  

The cabinet is to press ahead with reducing the number of flights at Schiphol to cut serious noise pollution close to the airport, prime minister Dick Schoof told reporters after Friday’s press conference. This, combined with the introduction of quieter aircraft, will cut noise for locals by 15%, five percentage points below the 20% target, Schoof said. Aviation minister Barry …

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One in six civil servants considering quitting, partly due to work environment
2 weeks, 4 days ago

One in six civil servants considering quitting, partly due to work environment

NL Times  

One in six civil servants intend to leave the government in the foreseeable future, up from one in seven last year. The working atmosphere and development opportunities are the main reasons civil servants consider a non-government job, according to an annual survey by Bureau Berenschot and Binnenlands Bestuur. Civil servants working for the central government are the least happy, closely …

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VVD struggling with shaky Cabinet as voter confidence plummets
3 weeks ago

VVD struggling with shaky Cabinet as voter confidence plummets

NL Times  

The VVD is struggling with the wobbling Cabinet and some members are pushing the party to back off on populist positions and return to its liberal core values. VVD voters are also quickly losing confidence in this government with less than a quarter still believing in it, RTL Nieuws reported after the VVD conference in Den Bosch this weekend and …

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Schoof urges single deal with opposition to pass budget plans
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Schoof urges single deal with opposition to pass budget plans

Dutch News  

Prime minister Dick Schoof has called on the four coalition parties to reach a single agreement with the opposition to address their objections to cuts in education, aid, healthcare spending. Schoof told broadcaster NOS in his weekly interview that he had asked the four coalition parties – PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB – to consolidate all the issues that opposition …

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VVD leader Yeşilgöz criticizes opposition parties amid budget talks
3 weeks, 1 day ago

VVD leader Yeşilgöz criticizes opposition parties amid budget talks

NL Times  

VVD leader Dilan Yeşilgöz addressed party members on Saturday at the VVD congress in Den Bosch, where she emphasized the importance of liberalism in countering populism and criticized opposition parties amid ongoing budget negotiations in the Senate. Yeşilgöz began her speech by asserting the strength of liberalism, calling it “the only answer to populism.” She told attendees at the Brabanthallen, …

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Wilders rejects combined budget negotiations with Prime Minister Schoof
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Wilders rejects combined budget negotiations with Prime Minister Schoof

NL Times  

Geert Wilders, leader of the far-right Party for Freedom, has rejected a proposal by Prime Minister Schoof to negotiate education, health care, and foreign aid budgets simultaneously. The debate over the education budget has exposed divisions within the Dutch coalition government, which comprises PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB and has no majority in the Senate. The opposition bloc—including D66, CDA, …

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Schoof backs junior minister accused of thesis plagiarism
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Schoof backs junior minister accused of thesis plagiarism

Dutch News  

Prime minister Dick Schoff has given his backing to junior health minister Vicky Maeijer, who has been accused of plagiarism when writing her master’s law degree thesis in 2009. BNR described Maeijer’s thesis as a “copy paste” job and said more than half the 69 pages were copied virtually word for word from other sources. Schoof told reporters at Friday’s …

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Dutch see options for Netanyahu to visit despite ICC arrest warrant
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Dutch see options for Netanyahu to visit despite ICC arrest warrant

Hindustan Times  

AMSTERDAM, - Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Friday said there could be options for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit the Netherlands without being arrested, despite the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against him. Dutch see options for Netanyahu to visit despite ICC arrest warrant His words seemed to tone down a previous stance by his foreign minister …

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The Netherlands takes issue with Israel’s handling of official report on Amsterdam riots
3 weeks, 3 days ago

The Netherlands takes issue with Israel’s handling of official report on Amsterdam riots

NL Times  

The Netherlands wants to have an official discussion with the Israeli government about the manner in which the latter distributed a report about recent violence in Amsterdam which targetted fans of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv. The Cabinet is particularly concerned about how an official document produced by an Israel ministry regarding an incident in the Netherlands was published …

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Aldermen, religious leaders criticze asylum policy; Refugees struggle to find work
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Aldermen, religious leaders criticze asylum policy; Refugees struggle to find work

NL Times  

The Dutch government’s asylum policy makes it impossible for people to integrate into Dutch society, a group of aldermen and mayors wrote in an opinion piece in Vrij Nederland on the same day that the Telegraaf reported on a Statistics Netherlands report showing that very few refugees are able to work and meet their integration obligations at the same time. …

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Dutch gov't relieved by ceasefire in Lebanon; "Unlikely" NL will export arms to Israel
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Dutch gov't relieved by ceasefire in Lebanon; "Unlikely" NL will export arms to Israel

NL Times  

Prime Minister Dick Schoof and Foreign Affairs Minister Caspar Veldkamp are relieved by the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Separately, Minister Reinette Klever for Foreign Trade called it “unlikely” that the Dutch Cabinet will agree to arms exports to Israel if those weapons can “contribute to activities in Gaza and the West Bank.” The ceasefire started at 3:00 …

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