Podcast: The Zoutelande was Omtzigt's Waterloo Edition

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? The three front runners are deadlocked as the election campaign enters its final days, all hoping a surge in support, a tactical shift or a last-minute gaffe will tip the balance their way. Mark Rutte takes time out from his busy schedule handing out flyers in Almere to measure up the curtains at Nato HQ. Away from the campaign, Schiphol’s plans to cut flights are brought down under pressure from the US and the EU. Ophef of the week: Fake photo of Timmermans on private jet sets Twitter on fire VVD is way ahead of its rivals when it comes to party funding Election news Election debate: leaders clash on health, housing and inflation New poll gives VVD clear lead with one week to go till election day Leading Dutch parties still neck and neck as BBB slips back Housing biggest headache for younger voters, Timmermans for PM Rutte meets Nato chief Stoltenberg as speculation mounts about next job Eindhoven internationals get serious about Dutch politics in debate News Fewer licences again for new homes but pension funds step in Senate votes to scrap two-year rental contracts after all Ministers do U-turn on Schiphol flight cuts after US and EU object Train operator hopeful Heuro hopes to connect with Paris and London Limburg council gives nature the right to be heard in court Sport Ajax women make storming Champions League debut with PSG win Koeman names Verbruggen as number one goalkeeper for qualifiers Positives aplenty for Dutch cricketers despite 160-run loss to India Friesland pitches for 2030 Winter Olympics speed skating programme