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
Dutch Parliament Sees Tensions Amid Omtzigt's Return
On December 3rd, 2024, Pieter Omtzigt returned to the Dutch parliament after a two-month absence, sparking notable interactions and tensions among party members, particularly between Omtzigt and the ruling coalition, who criticized his absence while showing limited public acknowledgment of his retur...
Dutch Parliament Sees Tensions Amid Omtzigt's Return
On December 3rd, 2024, Pieter Omtzigt returned to the Dutch parliament after a two-month absence, sparking notable interactions and tensions among party members, particularly between Omtzigt and the ruling coalition, who criticized his absence while showing limited public acknowledgment of his retur...
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44% Bias Score
VVD commits to troubled Dutch coalition, seeks opposition support
VVD leader Yesilgöz announced continued coalition cooperation despite recent turmoil, emphasizing policy implementation and calling for opposition support to pass budgets; she criticized other parties for insufficient action on integration and highlighted growing societal challenges.
VVD commits to troubled Dutch coalition, seeks opposition support
VVD leader Yesilgöz announced continued coalition cooperation despite recent turmoil, emphasizing policy implementation and calling for opposition support to pass budgets; she criticized other parties for insufficient action on integration and highlighted growing societal challenges.
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52% 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
Dutch Coalition Offers Revised Education Budget, Facing Opposition Backlash
The Dutch coalition government offered a revised education budget, reducing cuts by €360 million to appease opposition parties, but the proposal faces criticism and lacks full financial backing, raising uncertainty about Senate approval before Thursday's deadline.
Dutch Coalition Offers Revised Education Budget, Facing Opposition Backlash
The Dutch coalition government offered a revised education budget, reducing cuts by €360 million to appease opposition parties, but the proposal faces criticism and lacks full financial backing, raising uncertainty about Senate approval before Thursday's deadline.
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44% Bias Score
VVD Congress Reveals Deep Divisions Over Coalition and Cooperation with PVV
At the VVD party congress, internal divisions regarding the coalition government and cooperation with the PVV were highlighted by two contrasting motions, one criticizing the cabinet's performance (79% approval) and another supporting the party leadership (80% approval), while a motion calling for t...
VVD Congress Reveals Deep Divisions Over Coalition and Cooperation with PVV
At the VVD party congress, internal divisions regarding the coalition government and cooperation with the PVV were highlighted by two contrasting motions, one criticizing the cabinet's performance (79% approval) and another supporting the party leadership (80% approval), while a motion calling for t...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch PvdA and GroenLinks Collaborate Towards Potential Merger
Two Dutch political parties, PvdA and GroenLinks, are collaborating on joint candidate lists for the 2026 municipal elections, paving the way for a possible merger.
Dutch PvdA and GroenLinks Collaborate Towards Potential Merger
Two Dutch political parties, PvdA and GroenLinks, are collaborating on joint candidate lists for the 2026 municipal elections, paving the way for a possible merger.
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44% Bias Score