Dutch Parliamentarian Calls for New Left-Wing Party
Dutch parliamentarian Habtamu de Hoop proposes replacing the merger between GroenLinks and PvdA with a new left-wing party, criticizing the PvdA's focus on wealth redistribution and advocating for addressing the rising cost of living as a more effective strategy.
Dutch Parliamentarian Calls for New Left-Wing Party
Dutch parliamentarian Habtamu de Hoop proposes replacing the merger between GroenLinks and PvdA with a new left-wing party, criticizing the PvdA's focus on wealth redistribution and advocating for addressing the rising cost of living as a more effective strategy.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Court Condemns Nitrogen Policy; BBB's Van der Plas Faces Scrutiny
A Dutch court ruled the government's nitrogen policy unlawful, demanding immediate action to reduce emissions; BBB leader Caroline van der Plas, initially downplaying the issue, now blames strict regulations, despite years of court rulings confirming excessive nitrogen levels and her party's role in...
Dutch Court Condemns Nitrogen Policy; BBB's Van der Plas Faces Scrutiny
A Dutch court ruled the government's nitrogen policy unlawful, demanding immediate action to reduce emissions; BBB leader Caroline van der Plas, initially downplaying the issue, now blames strict regulations, despite years of court rulings confirming excessive nitrogen levels and her party's role in...
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68% Bias Score
Dutch Climate Assembly Meets as Popprijs 2024 Award Ceremony Commences
A national climate assembly begins in the Netherlands today, offering policy advice, while the Popprijs 2024 music award ceremony takes place in Groningen; other events include National Tulip Day and the start of the Tata Steel Chess tournament.
Dutch Climate Assembly Meets as Popprijs 2024 Award Ceremony Commences
A national climate assembly begins in the Netherlands today, offering policy advice, while the Popprijs 2024 music award ceremony takes place in Groningen; other events include National Tulip Day and the start of the Tata Steel Chess tournament.
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16% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Ends Pre-Appointment Hearings for Ministers
The Dutch House of Representatives ended its experiment with pre-appointment hearings for ministers and state secretaries after one session due to criticism of low-quality questions and political opportunism, with several parties citing concerns about the hearings' impact on the political system.
Dutch Parliament Ends Pre-Appointment Hearings for Ministers
The Dutch House of Representatives ended its experiment with pre-appointment hearings for ministers and state secretaries after one session due to criticism of low-quality questions and political opportunism, with several parties citing concerns about the hearings' impact on the political system.
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52% Bias Score
Unpopular Populist: Joost Eerdmans's Struggle for Political Relevance
A Dutch political columnist analyzes Joost Eerdmans's, a JA21 representative, unsuccessful attempts to gain popularity despite consistently voicing popular opinions and making frequent media appearances; his actions are described as similar to a soccer player scoring on an already-won game.
Unpopular Populist: Joost Eerdmans's Struggle for Political Relevance
A Dutch political columnist analyzes Joost Eerdmans's, a JA21 representative, unsuccessful attempts to gain popularity despite consistently voicing popular opinions and making frequent media appearances; his actions are described as similar to a soccer player scoring on an already-won game.
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Debates Government Fraud Policy Following Child Benefits Scandal Report
A year after a Dutch parliamentary committee's report on government fraud policy, the House of Representatives is debating its recommendations, focusing on the child benefits scandal and the government's response, particularly the NSC party's role.
Dutch Parliament Debates Government Fraud Policy Following Child Benefits Scandal Report
A year after a Dutch parliamentary committee's report on government fraud policy, the House of Representatives is debating its recommendations, focusing on the child benefits scandal and the government's response, particularly the NSC party's role.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch MP's Cake Delivery Highlights Inter-Party Dynamics
On Tuesday, ChristenUnie MP Pieter Grinwis delivered cream cakes to other parties in the Dutch parliament to celebrate his party's 25th anniversary, resulting in varied reactions, from enthusiastic celebrations to initial refusals based on dietary restrictions, ultimately fostering positive inter-pa...
Dutch MP's Cake Delivery Highlights Inter-Party Dynamics
On Tuesday, ChristenUnie MP Pieter Grinwis delivered cream cakes to other parties in the Dutch parliament to celebrate his party's 25th anniversary, resulting in varied reactions, from enthusiastic celebrations to initial refusals based on dietary restrictions, ultimately fostering positive inter-pa...
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Court Orders Stricter Nitrogen Reduction Measures, Coalition Parties Shift Blame
A Dutch court ordered the government to drastically reduce nitrogen emissions, prompting finger-pointing within the ruling coalition between VVD, BBB, and NSC parties. BBB's minister aims to adjust legislation and negotiate with the EU, while the VVD and NSC express economic concerns but avoid respo...
Dutch Court Orders Stricter Nitrogen Reduction Measures, Coalition Parties Shift Blame
A Dutch court ordered the government to drastically reduce nitrogen emissions, prompting finger-pointing within the ruling coalition between VVD, BBB, and NSC parties. BBB's minister aims to adjust legislation and negotiate with the EU, while the VVD and NSC express economic concerns but avoid respo...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Abolishes Hearings for Prospective Ministers
The Dutch House of Representatives will end hearings for prospective ministers and state secretaries after the PVV withdrew support due to concerns about their constitutionality and the perceived lack of focus on policy during questioning, particularly of PVV candidates.
Dutch Parliament Abolishes Hearings for Prospective Ministers
The Dutch House of Representatives will end hearings for prospective ministers and state secretaries after the PVV withdrew support due to concerns about their constitutionality and the perceived lack of focus on policy during questioning, particularly of PVV candidates.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Abolishes Hearings for Prospective Ministers
The Dutch House of Representatives will abolish hearings for prospective ministers and state secretaries after the PVV withdrew support due to concerns about their constitutionality and the quality of questions asked, particularly those directed at PVV candidates.
Dutch Parliament Abolishes Hearings for Prospective Ministers
The Dutch House of Representatives will abolish hearings for prospective ministers and state secretaries after the PVV withdrew support due to concerns about their constitutionality and the quality of questions asked, particularly those directed at PVV candidates.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Condemns Government's Handling of Fraud Inquiry Findings
The Dutch Parliament strongly criticizes the government's slow response to a parliamentary inquiry's findings on government fraud policies, highlighting the devastating impact on citizens' lives and the lack of progress on key recommendations a year after the report.
Dutch Parliament Condemns Government's Handling of Fraud Inquiry Findings
The Dutch Parliament strongly criticizes the government's slow response to a parliamentary inquiry's findings on government fraud policies, highlighting the devastating impact on citizens' lives and the lack of progress on key recommendations a year after the report.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch PM's Apolitical Stance Threatens Democracy"
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof's apolitical approach, revealed in recent interviews, is causing parliamentary gridlock and fueling public discontent, potentially strengthening populist movements that reject compromise and threaten the stability of the Dutch democratic system.
Dutch PM's Apolitical Stance Threatens Democracy"
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof's apolitical approach, revealed in recent interviews, is causing parliamentary gridlock and fueling public discontent, potentially strengthening populist movements that reject compromise and threaten the stability of the Dutch democratic system.
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60% Bias Score