The formation of the next Dutch government faces delays as coalition parties struggle to agree on cabinet posts ahead of the June 26 deadline. Despite nominating former intelligence chief Dick Schoof as prime minister, the four right-wing parties—PVV, VVD, NSC, and...
Pro-China Ties Found in Dutch Party Competing in EU Elections
A Dutch political party competing in the upcoming European parliamentary elections has been found to have links to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to research conducted by media and investigative website Follow The Money. The party in question, NL met een...
Lack of Competition Keeps Dutch Savings Rates Low, ACM Reports
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has identified insufficient competition among banks as the primary reason for the low savings rates available to Dutch consumers. According to a recent ACM study, the majority of Dutch savers hold accounts with...
Tensions Rise Between Netherlands and Aruba Over Financial Reforms
Oranjestad, Aruba (May 27, 2024) — The relationship between the Netherlands and Aruba has experienced tension recently, highlighted during the visit of Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations, Alexandra van Huffelen. The discussions focused on the implementation...
Dutch Voters Exhibit Greater Trust in EU Than National Parliament, Survey Reveals.
In a recent survey conducted by the statistics agency CBS, Dutch citizens have demonstrated a notable preference for the European Union over their own national parliament, although overall confidence in both institutions appears to be on the decline. According to the...
Concerns Mount Over Dutch Protocol in Transgender Care.
Amid mounting concerns over the sustainability and ethical implications of transgender care in the Netherlands, calls for an independent inquiry by the Dutch Health Council have intensified. Journalist Jan Kuitenbrouwer and sociologist Peter Vasterman underscored the...
Speculation Mounts Over Dutch Prime Minister Pick as Coalition Negotiations Reach Climax.
As the final week of coalition talks approaches, uncertainty looms over who will be the next prime minister of the Netherlands. Despite negotiations nearing their conclusion, Geert Wilders of the Party for Freedom (PVV) has kept his cards close to his chest, leaving...
Investigation Closed: Alleged “Killer” Coronavirus Nurse Cleared Due to Lack of Evidence
Assen, Netherlands - Dutch authorities have closed their investigation into Theodoor V, a nurse who came forward alleging they euthanized at least 20 coronavirus patients at the Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis in Assen during the height of the pandemic. Despite initial media...
Clash of Powers: How the Old and Incoming Coalitions Navigate Dutch Politics
As the Netherlands navigates the delicate balance of power between its outgoing and incoming governments, tensions simmer as conflicting agendas and shifting dynamics shape the political landscape. With the formation of a new coalition underway, comprised of the PVV,...
Installation of Floating Wind Farms between Curaçao and Aruba
In Papiamento, there is a well-known saying that goes: "cacho cu nenga weso, ta weso mes e lo come" which also aligns with the information that surfaced yesterday in the Dutch press regarding green energy. Yesterday morning in The Hague, during a meeting with the...