Far-right opposition party JA21 submitted a legislative proposal in parliament today, arguing that permanently sealing the field would be a mistake at a time of rising gas prices and growing geopolitical uncertainty.
Thousands of Dutch nationals are stuck across the region after US and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered sweeping airspace closures and the cancellation of over 9,500 flights.
The Iran war has sent European gas prices soaring by over 70% in a week, prompting Dutch energy suppliers to hike rates or withdraw fixed contracts.
Telecom company Odido did not pay €1 million ransom, hacker group Shinyhunters threatens to release passport and identity details next.
The Dutch Data Protection Authority warns that the Netherlands is running out of time to put proper AI oversight in place, as deepfakes, discriminatory hiring tools, and AI fraud spread faster than regulators can respond.
