Tag #Dutch Politics

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Wilders Threatens Elections Over Asylum Plan Changes

PVV leader Geert Wilders threatens to trigger new elections if the cabinet alters the proposed asylum plan, asserting that the PVV has made sufficient compromises and must uphold its promise of the "strictest asylum regime ever," demanding the government deliver on its pledges.

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Dutch Coalition's Majority Threatened as NSC's Support Plummets

The Peilingwijzer shows the CDA gaining seats, while NSC's support plummets, potentially costing the Dutch coalition its majority. The PVV remains largest despite slight losses; left-wing parties show little gain from the unpopular Schoof government.

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"Dutch Cabinet's Communication Breakdown with Senate Exposes Political Instability"

"Negotiations over the Dutch education budget exposed a communication breakdown between the cabinet and Senate, with minimal engagement outside formal debates, highlighting increased political polarization and potential instability of the current government."

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Dutch Cabinet Rejects Tracking Views of Migrants

The Dutch cabinet rejected a motion to track the opinions of people with a migration background, opting to integrate the topic into existing broader population surveys conducted by the SCP to avoid stigmatization and ensure a careful approach.

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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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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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Wilders Threatens Dutch Elections Over Asylum Plan

PVV leader Geert Wilders threatens to trigger new Dutch elections if the cabinet alters its proposed asylum plan, insisting on the implementation of the "strictest asylum regime ever" as promised to voters, despite concerns from other coalition partners and the potential for judicial challenges.

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Dutch Coalition Faces Majority Loss as NSC's Support Plummets

The CDA is gaining seats while NSC is losing significant support in the Peilingwijzer, a Dutch poll; this might lead to the ruling coalition losing its majority amid low public satisfaction with the Schoof cabinet (19%).

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"Heinen to Privatize Volksbank Despite Potential Parliamentary Opposition"

"Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen plans to privatize Volksbank despite parliamentary opposition, arguing that state ownership doesn't guarantee public banking services and could harm Volksbank's competitiveness, potentially leading to further branch closures and job cuts."

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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.

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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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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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