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Dutch Cabinet Rejects Tracking Views of Migrants
The Dutch cabinet rejected a motion to track the views of people with a migration background, stating it will instead incorporate the motion's aims into a broader national survey conducted by the SCP to avoid collecting sensitive data.
Dutch Cabinet Rejects Tracking Views of Migrants
The Dutch cabinet rejected a motion to track the views of people with a migration background, stating it will instead incorporate the motion's aims into a broader national survey conducted by the SCP to avoid collecting sensitive data.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Coalition Postpones Budget Votes Amid Education Spending Dispute
The Dutch coalition government failed to reach a deal with the opposition on the 2024 education budget before the deadline, leading to the postponement of all budget votes as they seek alternative funding to offset reduced cuts. Negotiations involved proposed cuts of €1.9 billion, initially reduced ...
Dutch Coalition Postpones Budget Votes Amid Education Spending Dispute
The Dutch coalition government failed to reach a deal with the opposition on the 2024 education budget before the deadline, leading to the postponement of all budget votes as they seek alternative funding to offset reduced cuts. Negotiations involved proposed cuts of €1.9 billion, initially reduced ...
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Senate Postpones Vote on €2 Billion Education Budget Cuts
The Dutch Senate postponed a vote on the government's proposed €2 billion education budget cuts after coalition talks with opposition parties failed to reach a full agreement, although some compromises were made concerning the 'long-study penalty' and research funding.
Dutch Senate Postpones Vote on €2 Billion Education Budget Cuts
The Dutch Senate postponed a vote on the government's proposed €2 billion education budget cuts after coalition talks with opposition parties failed to reach a full agreement, although some compromises were made concerning the 'long-study penalty' and research funding.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Education Budget: Partial Cut Reversal, New Funding Measures Proposed
Negotiations are underway in the Netherlands to partially reverse \u20ac700 million in planned education budget cuts; proposals include reducing higher education funding, student travel subsidies, and other areas to cover the cost. Eight parties are involved, with discussions continuing next week.
Dutch Education Budget: Partial Cut Reversal, New Funding Measures Proposed
Negotiations are underway in the Netherlands to partially reverse \u20ac700 million in planned education budget cuts; proposals include reducing higher education funding, student travel subsidies, and other areas to cover the cost. Eight parties are involved, with discussions continuing next week.
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40% Bias Score
Treasurer of Dutch Party Nieuw Sociaal Contract Dismissed Amidst Allegations of Financial Irregularities
Ralph Joosten, treasurer of the newly formed Dutch political party Nieuw Sociaal Contract (NSC), was dismissed this week following allegations of financial irregularities and claims of a lack of transparency from the party's leadership; an external audit is underway, and the matter has been reported...
Treasurer of Dutch Party Nieuw Sociaal Contract Dismissed Amidst Allegations of Financial Irregularities
Ralph Joosten, treasurer of the newly formed Dutch political party Nieuw Sociaal Contract (NSC), was dismissed this week following allegations of financial irregularities and claims of a lack of transparency from the party's leadership; an external audit is underway, and the matter has been reported...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Member Resigns, Citing Democratic Concerns
Senna Maatoug, a GroenLinks-PvdA member of the Dutch parliament since 2021, resigned on December 18th, 2023 to become Utrecht's alderman for mobility, climate, and energy, citing concerns about the state of Dutch democracy; this is the sixth such resignation this year.
Dutch Parliament Member Resigns, Citing Democratic Concerns
Senna Maatoug, a GroenLinks-PvdA member of the Dutch parliament since 2021, resigned on December 18th, 2023 to become Utrecht's alderman for mobility, climate, and energy, citing concerns about the state of Dutch democracy; this is the sixth such resignation this year.
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32% Bias Score
Controversial Jurist Appointed to Resolve Dutch Benefits Scandal
Sandra Palmen, a jurist who previously criticized the Dutch benefits scandal in a memo, was appointed State Secretary for Benefits and Customs after a political crisis within the NSC party; her appointment is highly symbolic but also presents significant challenges in resolving the stalled compensat...
Controversial Jurist Appointed to Resolve Dutch Benefits Scandal
Sandra Palmen, a jurist who previously criticized the Dutch benefits scandal in a memo, was appointed State Secretary for Benefits and Customs after a political crisis within the NSC party; her appointment is highly symbolic but also presents significant challenges in resolving the stalled compensat...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Education Budget Vote Postponed Amidst Coalition-Opposition Dispute
The Dutch parliament postponed a vote on the proposed €2 billion education budget cuts due to ongoing negotiations between the ruling coalition and opposition parties, with D66 withdrawing from talks despite some concessions made, including the removal of the 'long-study penalty'.
Dutch Education Budget Vote Postponed Amidst Coalition-Opposition Dispute
The Dutch parliament postponed a vote on the proposed €2 billion education budget cuts due to ongoing negotiations between the ruling coalition and opposition parties, with D66 withdrawing from talks despite some concessions made, including the removal of the 'long-study penalty'.
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32% Bias Score
Ien Dales: An Unconventional Dutch Politician
Ien Dales, a Dutch politician, served as State Secretary of Social Affairs and later Minister of the Interior, known for her unconventional style, controversial policies (like proposed sickness benefit cuts), and eventual success in passing the 1993 Equal Treatment Act; Sylvester Hoogmoed's biograph...
Ien Dales: An Unconventional Dutch Politician
Ien Dales, a Dutch politician, served as State Secretary of Social Affairs and later Minister of the Interior, known for her unconventional style, controversial policies (like proposed sickness benefit cuts), and eventual success in passing the 1993 Equal Treatment Act; Sylvester Hoogmoed's biograph...
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36% Bias Score
Treasurer of Dutch Party Nieuw Sociaal Contract Dismissed Amidst Allegations of Financial Irregularities
The treasurer of the newly formed Dutch political party Nieuw Sociaal Contract (NSC), Ralph Joosten, was dismissed this week amidst allegations of financial irregularities and conflicting accounts regarding the reasons for his dismissal; an external audit has been launched.
Treasurer of Dutch Party Nieuw Sociaal Contract Dismissed Amidst Allegations of Financial Irregularities
The treasurer of the newly formed Dutch political party Nieuw Sociaal Contract (NSC), Ralph Joosten, was dismissed this week amidst allegations of financial irregularities and conflicting accounts regarding the reasons for his dismissal; an external audit has been launched.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Municipalities Leave National Care Accord Over Funding Dispute
Dutch municipalities are leaving the National Care Accord (IZA) due to unmet financial promises for preventative care and the 2026 budget shortfall, jeopardizing the accord's future and leading to potential legal action and the loss of €150 million in IZA funds.
Dutch Municipalities Leave National Care Accord Over Funding Dispute
Dutch municipalities are leaving the National Care Accord (IZA) due to unmet financial promises for preventative care and the 2026 budget shortfall, jeopardizing the accord's future and leading to potential legal action and the loss of €150 million in IZA funds.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Coalition Offers Insufficient Funds to Avert Education Budget Crisis
Facing opposition, the Dutch coalition offered €363 million to reverse education budget cuts, far less than the demanded €1.3 billion, prompting cautious responses and ongoing negotiations.
Dutch Coalition Offers Insufficient Funds to Avert Education Budget Crisis
Facing opposition, the Dutch coalition offered €363 million to reverse education budget cuts, far less than the demanded €1.3 billion, prompting cautious responses and ongoing negotiations.
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40% Bias Score
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