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…
Pieter Omtzigt, leader of the NSC party, is expected to return to the Tweede Kamer next Tuesday, following a temporary withdrawal for health reasons. Omtzigt’s absence has resulted in the party losing a seat in votes, while Nicolien van Vroonhoven…
Following the resignation of NSC Secretary Achahbar, concerns about racism within the Dutch cabinet have emerged. Achahbar cited ‘polarizing behaviors’ during discussions about violence related to sports events as key to her decision. National Coordinator for Discrimination and Racism Rabin…
The Dutch government, led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, has successfully navigated a crisis stemming from racism allegations following violent attacks on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam. A threatened resignation from Nora Achahbar, a Secretary of State from the NSC…
The Dutch cabinet convened urgently as reports emerged of a potential coalition collapse following violent incidents after a Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Nora Achahbar, the Deputy Finance Minister, resigned in protest of alleged racist remarks…
State Secretary Achahbar of the National Security Council plans to resign due to dissatisfaction with cabinet actions following the violent incidents in Amsterdam related to the Ajax versus Maccabi Tel Aviv football match. Sources reported to NOS indicate that the…
In response to recent violent incidents targeting Israeli football fans, the Dutch Parliament engaged in a heated debate regarding potential consequences. Right-wing politicians, including Geert Wilders of the PVV, characterized the attacks as a ‘pogrom’ and called for severe penalties…
In light of recent violence targeting Israelis in Amsterdam, Premier Schoof emphasized the need to confront antisemitism while avoiding alienation of youth. Following a meeting with Jewish and community leaders, he acknowledged criticism of cabinet remarks on integration but insisted…
Tjebbe van Oostenbruggen, a member of the NSC party, has been appointed as the new Deputy Minister of Finance in the Netherlands, succeeding Folkert Idsinga, who resigned due to criticism over undisclosed business interests. Since joining the Tweede Kamer in…
