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2 weeks, 4 days ago

High traffic fines bring in extra €100 million for the treasury

Traffic fines will bring an extra €100 million to the treasury this year because of an 18% hike over the last two years. The government said in September traffic fines would generate €800 million to spend but based on latest figures from the finance ministry, that figure will now exceed €900 million In 2023 the government put up fines by …

Fines Traffic Fines Extra 100

3 weeks, 2 days 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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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Ministers "misled parliament" over purchase of Israeli wiretaps

Dutch News

MPs have accused the government of misleading parliament over its purchase of a police wiretapping system from a controversial defence contractor based in Israel. Justice minister David van Weel said senior police commanders were “very positive” about the “highly promising” new system and it could be ready to go live in the first half of next year. Michel van Nispel …

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4 weeks ago

VVD Senate leader Edith Schippers quits to focus on CEO role

Dutch News

Former health minister Edith Schippers is stepping down as coalition party VVD’s leader in the Senate, citing the difficulties of combining the role with her job as head of a pharmaceutical company. That has been the case for my position as party leader, with the attendant demands on my time.” Health minister Schippers was health minister during Rutte’s first three …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

New modernised and consent-based sex offence law takes effect

Dutch News

The new sexual offences law which comes into effect on Monday will increase the legal protection for victims of sexual violence and harassment, outgoing justice minister Dilan Yesilgöz has said. “This law is setting a clear norm: sex should always be consensual and equal, both online and offline,” the justice minister said. “A person who knows or can be supposed …

Law Sex Sexual

5 months, 3 weeks ago

New modernised and consent-based sex offence law takes effect

Dutch News

The new sexual offences law which comes into effect on Monday will increase the legal protection for victims of sexual violence and harassment, outgoing justice minister Dilan Yesilgöz has said. “This law is setting a clear norm: sex should always be consensual and equal, both online and offline,” the justice minister said. “A person who knows or can be supposed …

Law Sex Sexual

8 months ago

Man sues Dutch state for unjust placement on terrorism watch list

NL Times

A Dutch man is suing the Dutch state and National Police for unjustly placing him on a terrorism watchlist and unlawfully sharing his data with other countries. In July last year, Justice Minister Dilan Yesilgöz acknowledged that the Dutch authorities shared this “LOP list” with the United States for years. Omar's lawyers, Tom de Boer and Emiel Jurjens of Prakken …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Coalition talks move on to policy, but divisions emerge already

Dutch News

Talks on policy between the four parties hoping to form a right-wing government in the Netherlands will start in earnest on Monday morning, but divisions have already emerged between them. VVD leader Dilan Yesilgöz said on Sunday that she plans to take a “tough” line in the negotiations and that having “clear financial limits” is of crucial importance to her …

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Arnhem mayor wants ban on religious desecration to preserve democracy

NL Times

Arnhem Mayor Ahmed Marcouch is calling on national lawmakers to ban the public desecration of religious and philosophical symbols and books, saying the restriction on free expression is necessary to preserve the democratic rule of law in the Netherlands. Ten days later, Marcouch began to lobby for a ban on destroying the Islamic holy book, calling it "a poisonous act" …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Safety boards slam "irresponsible" decision to ditch sirens

Dutch News

The decision by caretaker justice minister Dilan Yesilgöz to abandon the use of sirens in emergencies from 2026 has come under fire from several regional safety boards. But some of the 25 safety boards, which are responsible for emergency services responses in case of emergencies, said to ditch the siren would be “irresponsible”, particularly those whose remit includes ports or …

Alert Safety Boards Siren Irresponsible Decision

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Safety boards slam "irresponsible" decision to ditch sirens

Dutch News

The decision by caretaker justice minister Dilan Yesilgöz to abandon the use of sirens in emergencies from 2026 has come under fire from several regional safety boards. But some of the 25 safety boards, which are responsible for emergency services responses in case of emergencies, said to ditch the siren would be “irresponsible”, particularly those whose remit includes ports or …

Alert Safety Boards Siren Irresponsible Decision

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Omtzigt firm: NSC won't join a cabinet with the far right

Dutch News

NSC leader Pieter Omtzigt has told reporters he is prepared to support a right-wing cabinet made up of the PVV, VVD and BBB from the sidelines, if an agreement can be worked out which he can commit to. However, Omtzigt said again after Wednesday’s coalition formation talks with Kim Putters, his party will not join a majority or a minority …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

DutchNews podcast: The Empty Chair Carousel Edition

Dutch News

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? We ask where the talks to form a coalition government go next after Pieter Omtzigt pulls out of the negotiations, sending the other three party leaders into a state of synchronised shock. Meanwhile, the farmers’ protests heat up again, sending thick black clouds of …

Dutch Omtzigt

10 months, 2 weeks ago

DutchNews podcast: The Empty Chair Carousel Edition

Dutch News

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? We ask where the talks to form a coalition government go next after Pieter Omtzigt pulls out of the negotiations, sending the other three party leaders into a state of synchronised shock. Meanwhile, the farmers’ protests heat up again, sending thick black clouds of …

Dutch Omtzigt

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Four parties hold rescue talks as mood sours over farm protests

Dutch News

The four parties trying to form a new Dutch government are holding a second day of informal meetings as they battle to meet next week’s deadline to deliver a progress report to parliament. Pieter Omtzigt, leader of Nieuw Sociaal Contract, criticised famers’ party leader Caroline van der Plas for not condemning a video posted by Mark van den Oever, leader …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Wilders sounds off on social media, ahead of new coalition talks

Dutch News

Dutch election winner Geert Wilders has again posted controversial comments on social media, raising further questions about his pledge to compromise on his far right policies and to be “the prime minister of every Dutch person”. In a social media post on Thursday, Wilders responded to a post by X founder Elon Musk by saying the biggest problem facing humanity …

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1 year ago

Coalition talks start, VVD again says no to cabinet membership

Dutch News

The VVD wants to help put together a centre-right cabinet made up of the far-right PVV and new parties NSC and BBB, but as a silent partner, not a full member, leader Dilan Yesilgöz said on Wednesday. Speaking after exchanging views with Ronald Plasterk, who has been charged with sounding out parties about the cabinet options, Yesilgöz said: “We are …

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1 year, 1 month ago

The top contenders to lead the Netherlands, from a former refugee to an anti-Islam populist

Associated Press

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — No fewer than 26 Dutch political parties are seeking a share of the 150 seats in the lower house of parliament when the Netherlands holds a general election Wednesday. Dilan Yesilgöz-Zegerius, People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius, who could become the Netherlands’ first female prime minister, is a former refugee and now advocates cracking …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Podcast: The Twisted Tompouce Edition

Dutch News

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? The gloves come off in the election campaign as Pieter Omtzigt is taken to task for his lack of detail, while kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven takes a sideswipe at Dilan Yesilgöz. Meanwhile, Frans Timmermans drops a key manifesto pledge before dashing off to eye …

Dutch Netherlands Israel Omtzigt

1 year, 1 month ago

Podcast: The Twisted Tompouce Edition

Dutch News

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? The gloves come off in the election campaign as Pieter Omtzigt is taken to task for his lack of detail, while kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven takes a sideswipe at Dilan Yesilgöz. Meanwhile, Frans Timmermans drops a key manifesto pledge before dashing off to eye …

Dutch Netherlands Israel Omtzigt

1 year, 1 month ago

Podcast: The Piskijkers in the Wind Edition

Dutch News

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? In the election campaign there was a sense of calm before the storm as Frans Timmermans and Pieter Omtzigt engaged in a bit of light sparring while Dilan Yesilgöz gave an interview that was dominated by her dog and her wardrobe. The Dutch cricket …

Dutch

1 year, 1 month ago

Podcast: The Piskijkers in the Wind Edition

Dutch News

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? In the election campaign there was a sense of calm before the storm as Frans Timmermans and Pieter Omtzigt engaged in a bit of light sparring while Dilan Yesilgöz gave an interview that was dominated by her dog and her wardrobe. The Dutch cricket …

Dutch

1 year, 3 months ago

Minister urges climate protesters to keep off the A12 motorway

Dutch News

Caretaker justice minister Dilan Yesilgöz has urged climate demonstrators not to block the A12 motorway in The Hague ahead of a planned series of protests by Extinction Rebellion starting this weekend. “Occupying roads is not something we want in the Netherlands.” Previous protests on the A12 have been ended with police arresting the participants en masse, before releasing nearly all …

Protest Extinction Rebellion

1 year, 3 months ago

Podcast: The Revolting Komkommers and Chateau Almere Edition

Dutch News

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? Pieter Omtzigt steps into the fray, Dilan Yesilgöz steps into Mark Rutte’s shoes, Wopke Hoekstra shuffles off to Brussels and Caroline van der Plas says she won’t be standing anywhere in high heels. Sifan Hassan and Femke Bol recover from their stumbles to win …

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High traffic fines bring in extra €100 million for the treasury

Schoof urges single deal with opposition to pass budget plans

Ministers "misled parliament" over purchase of Israeli wiretaps

VVD Senate leader Edith Schippers quits to focus on CEO role

New modernised and consent-based sex offence law takes effect

New modernised and consent-based sex offence law takes effect

Man sues Dutch state for unjust placement on terrorism watch list

Coalition talks move on to policy, but divisions emerge already

Arnhem mayor wants ban on religious desecration to preserve democracy

Safety boards slam "irresponsible" decision to ditch sirens

Safety boards slam "irresponsible" decision to ditch sirens

Omtzigt firm: NSC won't join a cabinet with the far right

DutchNews podcast: The Empty Chair Carousel Edition

DutchNews podcast: The Empty Chair Carousel Edition

Four parties hold rescue talks as mood sours over farm protests

Wilders sounds off on social media, ahead of new coalition talks

Coalition talks start, VVD again says no to cabinet membership

The top contenders to lead the Netherlands, from a former refugee to an anti-Islam populist

Podcast: The Twisted Tompouce Edition

Podcast: The Twisted Tompouce Edition

Podcast: The Piskijkers in the Wind Edition

Podcast: The Piskijkers in the Wind Edition

Minister urges climate protesters to keep off the A12 motorway

Podcast: The Revolting Komkommers and Chateau Almere Edition