A Dutch court ruled that the government must continue providing shelter services, known as ‘bed-bad-brood’, for 100 rejected asylum seekers in Utrecht beyond January 1, 2025. This decision mirrors a similar ruling in Rotterdam. The minister’s plans to withdraw funding…
Minister for Asylum and Migration, Faber, will not compel municipalities to meet asylum seeker housing requirements under the new distribution law, allowing an additional six months to secure remaining placements. Nearly 90,000 spots are close to being confirmed, with an…
Minister Madlener of Infrastructure and Water Management has called the motion to reduce noise pollution at Schiphol Airport ‘very unwise.’ Despite a coalition party’s push for a 17% noise reduction by 2025, Madlener argues that a 15% reduction is more…
A recent ruling by the Raad van State has significantly altered the management of nitrogen emissions in the Netherlands, leading to major implications for businesses and municipalities. Companies that had previously offset their nitrogen emissions internally will now face restrictions…
The Dutch government announced plans to reopen the Almere prison, reversing years of closures due to low crime rates. State Secretary for Justice and Security, Coenradie, cited a shortage of prison staff and an unexpected rise in serious offenses as…
Minister for Health, Welfare and Sport, Agema, has voiced significant concerns regarding recent budget cuts in the Dutch healthcare sector. Following an agreement between coalition and opposition parties to reverse some education cuts, funding will be reduced for continued education…
KLM has expressed strong discontent over the Dutch government’s decision to cap the number of flights at Schiphol Airport next year to 478,000. The airline questions the rationale behind this limit, asserting that it contradicts their substantial investments in quieter…
In the ongoing lawsuit against Sywert van Lienden regarding a controversial mask deal with the Dutch government, new evidence suggests that he and his associates aimed to profit from the deal from the outset. Communications revealed during the trial indicate…
Municipalities, businesses, and organizations from northern Netherlands have published a full-page advertisement in De Telegraaf urging The Hague to advance plans for the Lely and Nedersaksen railway lines. The signatories, including the University of Groningen and local police, express their…
Recent investigations reveal that the Dutch benefits agency UWV has made significant errors in processing Wajong benefits, potentially impacting thousands of vulnerable youths. Following prior issues with the WIA disability payments, it has come to light that many may have…
The Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Liesje Schreinemacher, has announced significant budget cuts for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), reducing funding from €1.4 billion to approximately €0.4 billion for the 2026-2030 period—effectively slashing €200 million annually. This decision marks…
The Dutch government supported the increase of VAT on culture, books, sports, and hotel stays, despite strong criticism from opposition parties during discussions in the Tweede Kamer. The proposed changes aim to raise approximately €2 billion, but critics argue they…
