Major pension reform almost certain to pass Parliament with amendments adopted today
2 years ago

Major pension reform almost certain to pass Parliament with amendments adopted today

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A law comprised of a significant set of pension reforms will almost certainly garner enough support in both the Tweede Kamer and the Eerste Kamer to win passage. Those parties hinted that they wanted to support the law, provided the Tweede Kamer, the lower house, gives majority backing to several important amendments proposed by those parties. A majority voted in favor of three key amendments from the left wing parties, setting the stage for a full roll call vote in the Tweede Kamer on Thursday. The Tweede Kamer also voted in favor of a motion in which PvdA member Henk Nijboer called on the Cabinet to come up with a new scheme for people with a physically demanding profession.

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Political party 50Plus in money trouble after finance boss disappears with bookkeeping
8 months, 1 week ago

Political party 50Plus in money trouble after finance boss disappears with bookkeeping

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The political party 50PLUS is currently unable to access its financial administration. The former head of the Financial Commission, Johan Hessing, took the paperwork home after being voted out last month, and it is still missing from the party's offices in The Hague. In the meantime, an advertising agency has hired a collection agency to help recover an overdue payment …

Dutch Cabinet talks hit 3 key obstacles, but PVV, NSC, BBB & VVD will keep talking: Report
1 year ago

Dutch Cabinet talks hit 3 key obstacles, but PVV, NSC, BBB & VVD will keep talking: Report

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There are several main issues that will make it difficult for the PVV to lead a coalition government with NSC, VVD, and BBB. The four parties will have to continue to discuss the "rule of law," the form of the coalition Cabinet, and overall political priorities, sources close to the formation process told broadcaster NOS. Along with seven seats from …

PVV blocks vote on amendment to ban discrimination based on disability or sexuality
2 years ago

PVV blocks vote on amendment to ban discrimination based on disability or sexuality

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The Senate will no longer vote this year on amending the constitution to explicitly state that people may not be discriminated against because of a disability or their sexual orientation. After a long day of debate, the PVV requested a roll-call vote, which was no longer feasible due to the absence of many senators. That so-called second reading has already …

Majority in parliament want King to pay tax on his income
2 years, 2 months ago

Majority in parliament want King to pay tax on his income

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A parliamentary majority wants the King, his intended successor, the retired monarch, and any spouses to pay wage or income tax on the government benefits they receive. The Tweede Kamer, the lower house of the Dutch parliament, wants to get rid of that exemption so that the Royals pay tax like everyone else. About the same parties also supported a …

Right to a fair trial to be added to Dutch constitution
2 years, 8 months ago

Right to a fair trial to be added to Dutch constitution

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The Tweede Kamer on Tuesday approved several amendments to the constitution. They voted for enshrining the right to a fair trial in the constitution and modernizing the confidentiality of correspondence so that it also applies to digital communication like email. Many parties considered the right to "a fair trial before an independent and impartial judge" essential, given the experiences of …

Voter reforms to give public more influence in Parliament; Stronger youth voice
4 years, 5 months ago

Voter reforms to give public more influence in Parliament; Stronger youth voice

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Minister Kasja Ollongren of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations submitted her proposal to change the Dutch electoral system to Parliament on Wednesday. Changes include giving young people more influence, making it possible for voters to vote on specific candidates instead of only entire parties, and giving the Senate the power to propose amendments on bills. "And not only about topics …

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