A citizen initiative in the Netherlands starts with a petition requiring at least 40,000 signatures from supporters. To be considered by the Dutch House of Representatives, the initiative must meet specific criteria, including being a clear proposal and not having…

Jimmy Dijk, the leader of the Socialist Party (SP) in the Netherlands, expressed regret over his party’s support for a motion calling for the government to track cultural and religious values of migrants. He acknowledged that the decision was a…