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Dutch Court Rules on Ter Apel Asylum Overcrowding; Women's Football Match Against Austria

A Dutch court will rule on an appeal concerning the handling of asylum seeker overcrowding at Ter Apel; the Netherlands women's football team plays Austria in the Nations League; and other news includes US-Iran talks, a Supreme Court ruling on deportations, and global execution numbers.

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Dutch Municipalities Face €2.4 Billion Funding Cut, Threatening Services

Facing a €2.4 billion cut to the Gemeentefonds in 2024, Dutch municipalities are warning of a financial crisis, prompting a parliamentary debate where the government acknowledged concerns but offered no concrete solutions, potentially leading to legal action by local governments.

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Dutch Government Divided on €800 Billion European Rearmament Plan

Faced with internal divisions, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Schoof will attend a European summit to discuss the €800 billion "Rearm Europe" plan, facing opposition over its financing and implications for national sovereignty; the PVV's conditional support adds to the uncertainty.

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Groningen Reappoints Gas Expert Susan Top After Council Collapse

Following the September collapse of the Groningen Provincial Executive Council, the new coalition of BBB, PvdA, GroenLinks, and VVD confirmed Susan Top's reappointment as independent deputy for the gas dossier, prioritizing her extensive experience and ensuring policy continuity in addressing the on...

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Dutch Debate on EU's €150 Billion Defense Loan Plan

The European Commission proposed a plan to facilitate €150 billion in joint borrowing for defense spending among EU member states, sparking debate in the Netherlands over its financial implications and similarity to Eurobonds, with varied reactions from Dutch political parties.

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Netherlands Faces Tough Budget Negotiations Amidst Conflicting Spending Priorities

The Netherlands faces tough budget negotiations with a €6 billion unspent allocation, conflicting spending priorities among coalition parties, and pressures to increase defense spending, impacting various sectors including prisons, social programs, and green energy.

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Dutch Court Rules on Ter Apel Asylum Center; Women's Football Match; AFM Report

A court in Leeuwarden will rule on the appeal between the COA and the Westerwolde municipality concerning the asylum center in Ter Apel; the Dutch women's football team plays Austria in the Nations League; and the AFM presents its 2024 annual report, analyzing the impact of political developments on...

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Dutch Parliament Debates Increased Wolf Culling Amidst Public Fear and EU Regulations

A Dutch parliamentary debate on increasing wolf culling saw clashing viewpoints, with public fear over attacks on livestock, pets, and people countered by arguments for coexistence and preventative measures; the government is exploring ways to address problem wolves while EU regulations currently li...

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Dutch Parliament Divided on €800 Billion European Defense Plan

Dutch Prime Minister Schoof is heading to a European summit on a "Rearm Europe" plan totaling €800 billion, facing internal opposition concerning its funding and mandate, while Germany already approved a historic defense spending increase.

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EU Approves Defense Plan Despite Dutch Coalition Rift

Three of four Dutch coalition parties voted against the EU's new defense plan, resulting in a tie vote in parliament, yet the EU approved the plan, marking a significant shift towards a unified defense union despite Dutch internal divisions.

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Dutch Public Opinion Shifts Sharply Towards Stronger European Defense

A recent Ipsos poll reveals that nearly 60% of Dutch citizens now support increased defense spending and a potential European army, a dramatic shift fueled by the war in Ukraine and concerns about European security. This contrasts sharply with past downsizing and reflects a broader reassessment of d...

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Dutch Municipalities Face Billions in Budget Shortfalls

Facing a projected €2.3 billion cut to their budget in 2024, Dutch municipalities are struggling financially, with three-quarters expected to face multi-billion-euro deficits by 2026, forcing many to raise taxes significantly while the national coalition government expresses reluctance to provide ad...

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