Dutch opposition parties express relief over a recent compromise with the coalition regarding the education budget, resulting in the reversal of approximately 750 million euros in cuts. Key figures such as Henri Bontenbal of the CDA and Eppo Bikker of…
The Tweede Kamer in the Netherlands is set to hold another debate on the education budget after a coalition agreement to reverse 750 million euros in cuts. Opposition leader Frans Timmermans of GroenLinks-PvdA suggested involving the Ministers of Finance and…
Today, the Dutch Tweede Kamer is set to vote on the government’s budget plans after reaching a compromise with opposition parties to reverse part of the education cuts. The agreement, which rescinds €748 million in cuts, aims to secure a…
A significant coalition agreement has been reached in the Netherlands, preventing a potential political crisis over the education budget, which was at risk of being rejected in the Eerste Kamer. The four opposition parties have cooperated to secure educational advancements…
Hundreds of students gathered outside the Serbian presidential palace while President Aleksandar Vučić held a press conference inside. Protesters chanted accusations and called for accountability following a railway station tragedy in Novi Sad that claimed 15 lives. Despite Vučić announcing…
CDA leader Dennis Bontenbal has expressed the urgency of reaching an agreement with coalition partners regarding cuts to the education budget as the opposition ramps up pressure. Despite discussions involving multiple parties, a consensus has yet to be achieved, with…
D66 leader Sigrid Jetten has withdrawn from discussions regarding the education budget after one and a half weeks of negotiations with opposition parties aimed at reducing budget cuts. While Jetten acknowledged some progress, such as the removal of the ‘long-studying…
Discussions between coalition parties and five opposition parties regarding the education budget remain unresolved, as D66 leader Sigrid Jetten expresses the need for further work. The coalition is attempting to reduce planned cuts, yet significant differences persist. Meanwhile, the PVV…
In a recent proposal, the coalition parties in the Netherlands, including PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB, have offered to eliminate the long-studying penalty and reduce cuts to societal service, innovation, and scientific research, resulting in a potential reduction of €650…
The four coalition parties in the Netherlands, including D66, CDA, SGP, and ChristenUnie, have put forward a revised proposal regarding the education budget in an effort to secure a majority in the Senate. However, opposition leader Geert Wilders emphasized the…
