Politics

The Coalition’s Crisis Talks Continue as the Cabinet Risks Collapse

The 3 governing parties are holding crisis talks this weekend over whether their coalition can continue. It follows VVD’s decision to vote against its…

15 hrs ago • Lisa Vinogradova

The Tax Plan Passed by the Narrowest of Margins, With VVD Voting Against Its Own Coalition

The Tweede Kamer narrowly passed the 2027 tax plan on Thursday evening by 76 votes to 74, after D66 and CDA joined the left to approve a wealth-tax…

Nov 12 • Dutch Brief

D66 and Pro Want to Ban Politicians From Holding Multiple Political Jobs at Once

The largest governing party in the Netherlands, D66, and the biggest opposition party, Pro, have together suggested a ban on politicians holding more…

Nov 6 • Lisa Vinogradova

A ‘Millionaires’ Tax’ Divides the Coalition Ahead of the Budget Vote

VVD says it cannot support the opposition’s wealth-tax plan, calling it “unthinkable.” Meanwhile, D66 and CDA are still open to the idea. If the plan…

Nov 5 • Dutch Brief

Human-Rights Groups Are Cutting Ties With the ICC Under US Pressure

At least 20 human rights organisations have reduced or ended their cooperation with the International Criminal Court in The Hague because of pressure…

Nov 5 • Arian Adeli

A Majority in Parliament Wants a Year-Round Discounted Off-Peak Public Transport Pass

A majority in the Dutch parliament wants the government to turn last summer’s popular €49 Dal Vrij off-peak train pass into a permanent, year-round…

Nov 4 • Lisa Vinogradova

Mystery ‘Gen Z’ Protest Calls Spread Online, Putting Police on Alert

Anonymous accounts are calling for “Gen Z” protests in Dutch cities this Saturday, echoing unrest in France. Student unions disavow them and police are…

Oct 30 • Dutch Brief

PM Jetten Wants a ‘Future-Proof’ Monarchy, but Won’t Make the King Pay Tax

His shift frustrated left-wing parties, who note D66 pushed these motions for years. Jetten called the debate an “unproductive dynamic,” and said his…

Oct 29 • Dutch Brief

The IND Will No Longer Face Fines for Missing Decision Deadlines

The Dutch Senate has passed a law that ends the financial penalties courts can impose on the immigration service for deciding asylum applications too…

Oct 16 • Dutch Brief

EU Ministers Seek Talks With the US to Lift ICC Sanctions Within Six Months

EU foreign ministers plan to use the next six months to engage with Washington and seek to persuade the US to lift its sanctions on the International…

Oct 13 • Dutch Brief

Washington Sanctioned the International Criminal Court in The Hague

Secretary of State Marco Rubio referred to the ICC as a “rogue court” and pledged to “end the ICC” unless it drops cases involving the US and its…

Oct 10 • Dutch Brief

Regional Bus and Train Staff to Strike One Day a Week Until Christmas

Bus drivers and regional train crews in NL will strike one day a week from 15th October until Christmas, after collective agreement negotiations broke…

Oct 9 • Lisa Vinogradova

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