Pieter Hofstra, a former member of the Dutch Parliament and senator representing the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), has died at the age of 78. Known for his advocacy of infrastructure development and transportation issues, Hofstra served in…
The political parties VVD and SP are advocating for a mandatory reporting requirement for education and healthcare personnel suspecting cases of female genital mutilation (FGM). They assert that without such requirements, occurrences remain unreported and perpetrators go unpunished. Recent investigations…
The Dutch political party VVD, led by Bente Becker, has proposed a motion to conduct research on the cultural and religious norms and values of Dutch citizens with a migration background. The goal is to better understand these norms to…
A motion introduced by VVD member Bente Becker to gather data on the cultural and religious norms of Dutch citizens with a migration background has sparked widespread debate. While the motion was supported by a majority in the Tweede Kamer,…
At the VVD’s autumn congress, dissatisfaction with the current government’s performance dominated discussions, with a poll revealing nearly 70% of members believing participation in the cabinet harms the party. Party leader Dilan Yesilgöz admitted to a lack of enthusiasm regarding…
VVD leader Dilan Yesilgöz emphasized the need for ongoing collaboration with coalition partners despite difficulties during a party congress in Den Bosch. Addressing integration and security issues, she urged opposition support for budget approvals, highlighting the urgency of implementing long-desired…
