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Parties Will Hold Final Debate Before Elections Tonight

Oct 28, 2025

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Parties Will Hold Final Debate Before Elections Tonight

Tune into NOS Slotdebat on national TV channel NPO 1 at 19:06 (smaller parties) and 20:33 (main leaders); expect clashes on cost of living, housing, migration, healthcare, and security.

Politics

Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Elections

Oct 24, 2025

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4 min read

Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Elections

What the major parties propose and how it could shape the next years.

Guides

Politics

People Are Frustrated by Lack of Political Progress

Oct 20, 2025

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3 min read

People Are Frustrated by Lack of Political Progress

Rising costs, housing and healthcare strain, wars abroad, and online polarisation are fuelling anxiety and low trust in politics.

Politics

Tech Giants Decline Dutch Members of Parliament’s Meeting on Election Influence

Oct 15, 2025

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Tech Giants Decline Dutch Members of Parliament’s Meeting on Election Influence

Facebook, TikTok, X and Google skipped a Tweede Kamer session on algorithms and interference while parties seek answers on how platform feeds shape what voters see.

Economy

Politics

Netherlands and Ukraine to Co-Produce Drones, With €200 Million Dutch Support

Oct 11, 2025

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Netherlands and Ukraine to Co-Produce Drones, With €200 Million Dutch Support

The Netherlands and Ukraine to build drones together, with The Hague putting in €200 million funding focused on anti-drone defense.

Economy

Politics

What’s Happening with the Dutch Government? Cabinet in Crisis

Aug 27, 2025

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3 min read

What’s Happening with the Dutch Government? Cabinet in Crisis

Political chaos in The Hague raises concerns for Groningen’s economy, water safety, and universities, leaving Groningen leaders and businesses worried about delayed decisions.

Breaking

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Groningen Joins Record Complaint Against Wilders Over Discriminatory Post

Aug 13, 2025

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Groningen Joins Record Complaint Against Wilders Over Discriminatory Post

Post by PVV leader Geert Wilders on X has collected over 12,500 discrimination reports. Groningen’s regional anti-discrimination office is among 19 agencies submitting complaints to police.

Politics

Socialist Party Pushes for €18 Minimum Wage and Heavy Tax on the Rich

Aug 7, 2025

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Socialist Party Pushes for €18 Minimum Wage and Heavy Tax on the Rich

The Socialist Party's manifesto outlines major reforms, including a €50M wealth ceiling, free childcare, and income-based health insurance.

Politics

Housing Crisis in the Netherlands Worsens Due to Political Plans

Aug 2, 2025

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Housing Crisis in the Netherlands Worsens Due to Political Plans

Top housing experts warn that misguided political proposals are worsening the Netherlands’ housing crisis, as reported by AD.

Politics

Northern Netherlands Must Step Into the Future, Says Groningen's New Mayor

Jul 21, 2025

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4 min read

Northern Netherlands Must Step Into the Future, Says Groningen's New Mayor

"Time to Enter the 21st Century" — Roelien Kamminga calls for better connections with Randstad, faster completion of rebuilding projects, and flexible work options for northern talent.

Politics

Dutch Government Still Lagging on Anti-Corruption Measures

Jul 7, 2025

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4 min read

Dutch Government Still Lagging on Anti-Corruption Measures

European watchdog criticises lack of enforcement, transparency, and financial disclosures among Dutch ministers.

Economy

Politics

Dutch Government Collapses After PVV Withdrawal Over Asylum Policy Dispute

Jun 4, 2025

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3 min read

Dutch Government Collapses After PVV Withdrawal Over Asylum Policy Dispute

Geert Wilders quits coalition over asylum policy, toppling Schoof’s cabinet. VVD, NSC, and BBB remain as caretakers ahead of likely autumn 2025 elections amid rising political tensions.

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