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BBB Senator Quits Faction, Raising Concerns About Coalition Stability
BBB Senator Eric Kemperman resigned from his party's Senate and Gelderland provincial factions on Monday, citing disagreements over the war in Ukraine and feeling increasingly alienated from the party's positions on other issues, creating a potential instability within the Dutch Senate's ruling coal...
BBB Senator Quits Faction, Raising Concerns About Coalition Stability
BBB Senator Eric Kemperman resigned from his party's Senate and Gelderland provincial factions on Monday, citing disagreements over the war in Ukraine and feeling increasingly alienated from the party's positions on other issues, creating a potential instability within the Dutch Senate's ruling coal...
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32% Bias Score
PvdD's Support of NSC Pension Amendment Creates Crucial Vote
The Party for the Animals will support NSC's pension plan amendment giving more power to participants, creating a crucial vote for Denk which could cause a two-year delay and a €2 billion budget shortfall if it fails.
PvdD's Support of NSC Pension Amendment Creates Crucial Vote
The Party for the Animals will support NSC's pension plan amendment giving more power to participants, creating a crucial vote for Denk which could cause a two-year delay and a €2 billion budget shortfall if it fails.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Coalition's Mixed Record After One Year
The Dutch coalition government, formed by PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB, has had mixed success in implementing its plans after one year, with some improvements in purchasing power but significant delays and challenges in areas like asylum policy, housing, and agriculture due to internal disagreements and p...
Dutch Coalition's Mixed Record After One Year
The Dutch coalition government, formed by PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB, has had mixed success in implementing its plans after one year, with some improvements in purchasing power but significant delays and challenges in areas like asylum policy, housing, and agriculture due to internal disagreements and p...
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32% Bias Score
Former Dutch Vicepremier and Author Jan Terlouw Dies at 93
Jan Terlouw, former D66 leader, vicepremier, and renowned children's author, died at 93 in Twello, Netherlands, after a short illness. His political career included leading D66 to significant electoral gains and serving as a minister; he's also remembered for his impactful children's books such as "...
Former Dutch Vicepremier and Author Jan Terlouw Dies at 93
Jan Terlouw, former D66 leader, vicepremier, and renowned children's author, died at 93 in Twello, Netherlands, after a short illness. His political career included leading D66 to significant electoral gains and serving as a minister; he's also remembered for his impactful children's books such as "...
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20% Bias Score
Alphen aan den Rijn Mayor Appointment Halted Amidst Political Crisis
The appointment of a new mayor in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands, has been temporarily suspended due to political tensions and leaks of confidential information following a controversial youth care reorganization that led to a council member's resignation and assault complaint.
Alphen aan den Rijn Mayor Appointment Halted Amidst Political Crisis
The appointment of a new mayor in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands, has been temporarily suspended due to political tensions and leaks of confidential information following a controversial youth care reorganization that led to a council member's resignation and assault complaint.
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52% Bias Score
Timmermans Proposes "Grand Wage Agreement" for 8 Million Dutch Workers
Frans Timmermans, leader of the Dutch opposition GroenLinks-PvdA, proposed a "Grand Wage Agreement" on May 1st, aiming for an 8 million worker salary increase funded partly by a new 25 billion euro investment fund for innovation and sustainability, pending a party merger vote and future election suc...
Timmermans Proposes "Grand Wage Agreement" for 8 Million Dutch Workers
Frans Timmermans, leader of the Dutch opposition GroenLinks-PvdA, proposed a "Grand Wage Agreement" on May 1st, aiming for an 8 million worker salary increase funded partly by a new 25 billion euro investment fund for innovation and sustainability, pending a party merger vote and future election suc...
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40% Bias Score
Former Dutch Deputy Prime Minister Hans Wiegel Dies at 83
Hans Wiegel, former leader of the Dutch VVD party and deputy prime minister, died at 83; his family announced his death to De Telegraaf; he led the VVD from 1971-1982, transforming it into a truly national party.
Former Dutch Deputy Prime Minister Hans Wiegel Dies at 83
Hans Wiegel, former leader of the Dutch VVD party and deputy prime minister, died at 83; his family announced his death to De Telegraaf; he led the VVD from 1971-1982, transforming it into a truly national party.
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24% Bias Score
Dutch Senate Debates Redundant Gang Ban Bill
The Dutch Senate debates a 2018 bill to administratively ban criminal motorcycle gangs, despite courts already dissolving these groups; proponents cite faster intervention, while opponents warn of potential government overreach and vague criteria.
Dutch Senate Debates Redundant Gang Ban Bill
The Dutch Senate debates a 2018 bill to administratively ban criminal motorcycle gangs, despite courts already dissolving these groups; proponents cite faster intervention, while opponents warn of potential government overreach and vague criteria.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Spokesperson Faces Charges for Leaking Confidential Information
A spokesperson for the Dutch Parliament faces a 140-hour community service sentence for allegedly leaking confidential information about an investigation into former Parliament Speaker Khadija Arib, with the leak appearing in NRC before the official announcement and causing several officials to resi...
Dutch Parliament Spokesperson Faces Charges for Leaking Confidential Information
A spokesperson for the Dutch Parliament faces a 140-hour community service sentence for allegedly leaking confidential information about an investigation into former Parliament Speaker Khadija Arib, with the leak appearing in NRC before the official announcement and causing several officials to resi...
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Government Criticized for Prioritizing Economy Over Environment
A Dutch advisory council report criticizes the government's decades-long focus on economic success over environmental concerns, resulting in critical issues like housing shortages, nitrogen surplus, and water pollution; it recommends prioritizing open decision-making, enforcing regulations, and valu...
Dutch Government Criticized for Prioritizing Economy Over Environment
A Dutch advisory council report criticizes the government's decades-long focus on economic success over environmental concerns, resulting in critical issues like housing shortages, nitrogen surplus, and water pollution; it recommends prioritizing open decision-making, enforcing regulations, and valu...
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Rent Freeze Plan Faces Major Hurdle: Compensating Private Landlords Deemed Impossible
The Dutch government's plan to freeze social rents for two years has hit a snag; compensating the 500,000 private owners of social housing is considered practically impossible due to the lack of a central registry and the complexity of individual compensation, leaving Housing Minister Keijzer to fin...
Dutch Rent Freeze Plan Faces Major Hurdle: Compensating Private Landlords Deemed Impossible
The Dutch government's plan to freeze social rents for two years has hit a snag; compensating the 500,000 private owners of social housing is considered practically impossible due to the lack of a central registry and the complexity of individual compensation, leaving Housing Minister Keijzer to fin...
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Politics: The Impact of 'Political Saviors' on Governance
The departure of Pieter Omtzigt, the latest of nine Dutch "political saviors" since 2002, exemplifies a pattern of strong leaders who challenge the establishment, gain popularity, then leave, significantly impacting governance and fostering a cautious democracy marked by inaction on critical issues.
Dutch Politics: The Impact of 'Political Saviors' on Governance
The departure of Pieter Omtzigt, the latest of nine Dutch "political saviors" since 2002, exemplifies a pattern of strong leaders who challenge the establishment, gain popularity, then leave, significantly impacting governance and fostering a cautious democracy marked by inaction on critical issues.
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56% Bias Score
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