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Dutch Minister Blocks Royal Honors for Asylum Seeker Volunteers

Dutch Minister of Asylum and Migration, Faber, blocked royal honors for five COA volunteers assisting asylum seekers, sparking outrage from coalition partners due to her strict anti-immigration stance; the COA called the decision "surprising".

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Shift in Dutch Politics: Centrists Gain as Populists Decline

Recent Dutch polls indicate a decline in support for populist parties (PVV, BBB) and a rise in support for centrist parties (VVD, CDA), potentially leading to a centrist-dominated government; this shift is partly attributed to concerns about populist allies turning against Europe.

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Dutch Cabinet Rejects Calls to Relax Budget Rules Amidst Coalition Spending Demands

The Dutch cabinet opposes relaxing budget rules to fund billions in coalition requests, prioritizing fiscal responsibility over short-term spending pressures; this decision contrasts with some European nations' approaches and could cause significant political tension in upcoming budget negotiations.

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Dutch Cabinet Rejects Calls to Relax Budgetary Rules

The Dutch cabinet rejects calls to loosen budgetary rules to fund coalition parties' multi-billion-euro plans, prioritizing fiscal responsibility over increasing national debt, setting the stage for tense negotiations over the upcoming spring budget.

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Dutch Parliament Deadlocked on Early Prisoner Release

A tie vote of 74-74 in the Dutch Parliament on a motion opposing the early release of prisoners, proposed by the BBB party and opposed by the PVV, resulted in postponement due to two absent members. This reflects internal divisions within the ruling coalition and is linked to recent polling declines...

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GroenLinks and PvdA merger aims to counter the fragmentation of the Dutch left

Faced with electoral fragmentation, the GroenLinks and PvdA parties in the Netherlands are planning a merger to increase their political influence, uniting under shared goals of social justice, environmental sustainability, and a strong public sector despite concerns about ideological differences an...

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Dutch Cabinet Faces Impasse, Jeopardizing Spring Budget

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof faces growing internal conflict within his coalition government, jeopardizing the timely finalization of the Spring Budget and highlighting deep divisions over asylum policies, housing shortages, and defense spending; the April 11th deadline is uncertain.

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Dutch PM Condemns Ministerial Leak, Calls it Illegal and Damaging

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Schoof expressed anger over the leak of a disagreement between two ministers concerning asylum seeker housing, calling the leaks "bad" for the cabinet's image and stating that leaking information from the Council of Ministers is illegal and undermines the government's work.

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Dutch PM Condemns Ministerial Leak, Rules Out Personnel Changes

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Schoof condemned the leak of a dispute between Ministers Faber and Keijzer regarding asylum seeker housing, published in De Telegraaf and AD, calling it damaging to public trust and a potential criminal offense. Schoof addressed the issue with his cabinet, but ruled out per...

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Naming a Merged GroenLinks and PvdA Party: A Dutch Political Branding Challenge

This article examines the difficulty of choosing a name for a potential merger between the Dutch political parties GroenLinks and PvdA, analyzing various options and their potential pitfalls, concluding that finding a suitable name is crucial for electoral success.

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Dutch Senate Debates Education Budget Cuts Amidst Protests and Legal Concerns

University and college lecturers and students staged protests across the Netherlands against government education budget cuts; the Senate is currently debating the budget, raising concerns about its legality and feasibility, despite a deal reached with opposition parties.

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Dutch Prison Overcrowding Plan Faces Defeat; Alternatives Uncertain

Dutch State Secretary Coenradie's plan to release prisoners two weeks early is likely to fail due to opposition from three out of four coalition parties, leading to continued overcrowding in Dutch prisons; alternative solutions are being explored, but their effectiveness remains uncertain.

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