Editor In Chief of Dutch Brief
Dec 6, 2025
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6 min read
Rob Jetten dismisses VVD's preferred coalition option as "not a workable path”; talks remain deadlocked with December 9 deadline approaching
Politics
Dec 5, 2025
4 min read
National Road Safety Institute (SWOV) forecasts more road deaths and serious injuries by 2040 unless stronger safety rules are introduced.
Environment
Experts warn the Asian tiger mosquito is spreading faster, bringing a future risk of tropical diseases.
Health
Dec 4, 2025
Ruling confirms Dutch courts can hear €637 million damages claim filed on behalf of millions of iPhone and iPad users.
Legal
Business
Nearly 15,000 homes were added in 2024, yet the northern province remains thousands of houses short of its 2030 target.
Economy
Dec 3, 2025
5 min read
After weeks of stalemate following the 29 October 2025 general election, the Dutch cabinet formation has moved into a new phase.
8 min read
From Ajax stadium chaos to deadly explosions and postal package bombs, illegal fireworks plague the Netherlands as government prepares nationwide ban.
Breaking
Crime
Dec 2, 2025
The Dutch government will overhaul the rent allowance system in 2026, expanding eligibility and updating rules for young tenants and higher-rent households.
Inspectorate finds many providers still refuse treatment to people without insurance, uninsured migrants, homeless people and undocumented residents are most affected.
Dec 1, 2025
Experts say a slightly looser labour market can ease staff shortages and help workers move to better-fit jobs.
Nov 29, 2025
3 min read
City may raise rates after 2026 if national VAT increase fails to reduce visitor numbers.
Nov 28, 2025
Higher network costs and water tariffs will mean slightly more expensive utilities for many Dutch households in 2026
Statistics Netherlands figures show partner killings of women remain stubbornly high despite policies and action plans.
Nov 27, 2025
Tax increase on fuel aims to protect bus services, especially in rural areas, with additional measures to reduce emissions by taxing private jet travel.
Amsterdam will introduce a strict permit system for second homes in 2026 to reduce underused apartments and free up housing for full-time residents.
Nov 26, 2025
New data refutes claims that status holders "jump the queue" as over 90% of social rentals still go to other households on waiting lists.
502 fake police officers arrested as incidents soar to over 10,000; scams mostly target elderly people by posing as officers collecting valuables.
Nov 25, 2025
City officials report fewer rats in hotspot areas as ferrets outperform traditional control methods.
Government prepares for biggest defence expansion in decades as municipalities face relocations, environmental permits, and local objections.
Nov 24, 2025
Rights advocates say mayors now use emergency powers to prevent potential trouble, not actual crises, raising concerns in how public freedoms are treated.
Over 50 scientists and tech leaders warn that the country risks falling behind US and China without coordinated national strategy for staying competitive in AI fields.
Tech
Nov 22, 2025
Collection chief says reminders can triple a fine and push people into debt, while Justice Minister defends high penalties as key to funding police and deterring unsafe driving.
Nov 21, 2025
VVD proposal would formalise multi-parent families, especially in LGBTQ+ and blended households, with strict court approval before pregnancy.
PVV leader joins presidium that runs the Tweede Kamer, under new chair Thom van Campen and first deputy Wieke Paulusma.
Nov 20, 2025
Investigators say over €1 million meant for repairing damaged homes ended up funding luxury cars through forged documents
