Insightful reporting on policy, elections, governance, and political movements.
Oct 28, 2025
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3 min read
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
Oct 24, 2025
4 min read
What the major parties propose and how it could shape the next years.
Guides
Oct 20, 2025
Rising costs, housing and healthcare strain, wars abroad, and online polarisation are fuelling anxiety and low trust in politics.
Oct 15, 2025
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
Oct 11, 2025
2 min read
The Netherlands and Ukraine to build drones together, with The Hague putting in €200 million funding focused on anti-drone defense.
Aug 27, 2025
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
Aug 13, 2025
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.
Aug 7, 2025
The Socialist Party's manifesto outlines major reforms, including a €50M wealth ceiling, free childcare, and income-based health insurance.
Aug 2, 2025
Top housing experts warn that misguided political proposals are worsening the Netherlands’ housing crisis, as reported by AD.
Jul 21, 2025
"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.
Jul 7, 2025
European watchdog criticises lack of enforcement, transparency, and financial disclosures among Dutch ministers.
Jun 4, 2025
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.