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Slow Progress on Gender Quota in Dutch Corporate Boards
Despite a 2022 Dutch law mandating at least one-third women in executive and supervisory boards of listed companies, 2023 data shows a slight increase in female executive board members but a slight decrease in supervisory board members; around 3500 of almost 5500 affected companies reported to the S...
Slow Progress on Gender Quota in Dutch Corporate Boards
Despite a 2022 Dutch law mandating at least one-third women in executive and supervisory boards of listed companies, 2023 data shows a slight increase in female executive board members but a slight decrease in supervisory board members; around 3500 of almost 5500 affected companies reported to the S...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Bill Seeks to Criminalize Sharing of Victim Images Online
The Dutch GreenLeft-PvdA and CDA parties proposed a revised bill to criminalize the sharing of identifiable victims' images from accidents or assaults on social media, facing earlier criticism from the Council of State, with potential penalties of up to one year imprisonment or a €9,000 fine.
Dutch Bill Seeks to Criminalize Sharing of Victim Images Online
The Dutch GreenLeft-PvdA and CDA parties proposed a revised bill to criminalize the sharing of identifiable victims' images from accidents or assaults on social media, facing earlier criticism from the Council of State, with potential penalties of up to one year imprisonment or a €9,000 fine.
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands: Poverty Rate to Decrease, but Depth of Poverty to Increase
The number of people in poverty in the Netherlands is expected to decrease from 4.9 percent in 2021 to 2.9 percent in 2026, but the depth of poverty will increase, with 35,000 employed and 30,000 self-employed individuals facing an income shortfall exceeding 30 percent of the poverty line in 2026, a...
Netherlands: Poverty Rate to Decrease, but Depth of Poverty to Increase
The number of people in poverty in the Netherlands is expected to decrease from 4.9 percent in 2021 to 2.9 percent in 2026, but the depth of poverty will increase, with 35,000 employed and 30,000 self-employed individuals facing an income shortfall exceeding 30 percent of the poverty line in 2026, a...
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16% Bias Score
GroenLinks-PvdA Membership Surge Amidst Coalition Party Declines in the Netherlands
In 2024, the GroenLinks-PvdA alliance in the Netherlands gained over 10,000 members due to a joint campaign, while three of the four coalition parties experienced membership declines, with the VVD decreasing by 7% to 20,902 members, the BBB by 2.9% to 13,041, and the NSC by 9.3% to 7,991. The PVV re...
GroenLinks-PvdA Membership Surge Amidst Coalition Party Declines in the Netherlands
In 2024, the GroenLinks-PvdA alliance in the Netherlands gained over 10,000 members due to a joint campaign, while three of the four coalition parties experienced membership declines, with the VVD decreasing by 7% to 20,902 members, the BBB by 2.9% to 13,041, and the NSC by 9.3% to 7,991. The PVV re...
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32% Bias Score
Two Minors Arrested for Cemetery Vandalism in The Hague
Two minors were arrested in The Hague on Tuesday evening for vandalizing the Nieuw Eykenduynen cemetery after a passerby witnessed them throwing objects and contacted the police; the damage was limited to a fence and two statues, unlike recent vandalism at other cemeteries in the city.
Two Minors Arrested for Cemetery Vandalism in The Hague
Two minors were arrested in The Hague on Tuesday evening for vandalizing the Nieuw Eykenduynen cemetery after a passerby witnessed them throwing objects and contacted the police; the damage was limited to a fence and two statues, unlike recent vandalism at other cemeteries in the city.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Corporate Boards Show Slow Progress on Gender Diversity Despite New Quota
Despite a 2022 quota law mandating at least one-third female representation on boards of Dutch listed companies, 2023 figures show only 15.3% of directors and 25.7% of supervisory board members are women; although reporting compliance doubled compared to 2022, approximately 2000 companies still rema...
Dutch Corporate Boards Show Slow Progress on Gender Diversity Despite New Quota
Despite a 2022 quota law mandating at least one-third female representation on boards of Dutch listed companies, 2023 figures show only 15.3% of directors and 25.7% of supervisory board members are women; although reporting compliance doubled compared to 2022, approximately 2000 companies still rema...
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Inflation Varies Widely Based on Consumer Choices in February 2025
Dutch inflation hit 3.8 percent in February 2025, exceeding January's 3.5 percent, but this varied greatly depending on consumer choices; meat prices rose significantly, while vegetable prices fell, illustrating diverse experiences.
Dutch Inflation Varies Widely Based on Consumer Choices in February 2025
Dutch inflation hit 3.8 percent in February 2025, exceeding January's 3.5 percent, but this varied greatly depending on consumer choices; meat prices rose significantly, while vegetable prices fell, illustrating diverse experiences.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Netherlands Proposes Stricter Law Against Sharing Videos of Assault or Accident Victims
The Dutch Parliament is considering a stricter law to punish the sharing of videos showing victims of accidents or assaults, with potential penalties of up to one year in prison or a €9000 fine; this follows concerns that filming and sharing such videos causes significant trauma to victims and their...
Netherlands Proposes Stricter Law Against Sharing Videos of Assault or Accident Victims
The Dutch Parliament is considering a stricter law to punish the sharing of videos showing victims of accidents or assaults, with potential penalties of up to one year in prison or a €9000 fine; this follows concerns that filming and sharing such videos causes significant trauma to victims and their...
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40% Bias Score
Rijswijk Mayor Cancels Eritrean Meeting Amidst Feared Unrest
Rijswijk mayor canceled an Eritrean community meeting scheduled for Event Plaza due to the venue's failure to give four weeks' notice, citing concerns over past violence between pro- and anti-regime factions stemming from the Eritrean government's authoritarian rule and its demands for financial con...
Rijswijk Mayor Cancels Eritrean Meeting Amidst Feared Unrest
Rijswijk mayor canceled an Eritrean community meeting scheduled for Event Plaza due to the venue's failure to give four weeks' notice, citing concerns over past violence between pro- and anti-regime factions stemming from the Eritrean government's authoritarian rule and its demands for financial con...
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60% Bias Score
Rotterdam Water Taxi Collision Results in Community Service and Fine
In Rotterdam, on July 21, 2022, a water taxi skipper received an 80-hour community service sentence and the sightseeing boat skipper a 500 euro fine after their vessels collided under the Erasmus Bridge, causing the water taxi to capsize; all six passengers survived by finding an air pocket.
Rotterdam Water Taxi Collision Results in Community Service and Fine
In Rotterdam, on July 21, 2022, a water taxi skipper received an 80-hour community service sentence and the sightseeing boat skipper a 500 euro fine after their vessels collided under the Erasmus Bridge, causing the water taxi to capsize; all six passengers survived by finding an air pocket.
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36% Bias Score
UWV Computer Error Leads to Potential Disability Benefit Miscalculations
Due to a computer error at the UWV, a Dutch benefits agency, since November 2023, some disabled individuals may have received incorrect disability benefits due to miscalculations in the 'standard wage' used to determine eligibility. The UWV is investigating and expects results mid-next month.
UWV Computer Error Leads to Potential Disability Benefit Miscalculations
Due to a computer error at the UWV, a Dutch benefits agency, since November 2023, some disabled individuals may have received incorrect disability benefits due to miscalculations in the 'standard wage' used to determine eligibility. The UWV is investigating and expects results mid-next month.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Netherlands Launches Pilot Project Selling Eggs from Avian Influenza-Vaccinated Chickens
The Netherlands launches a pilot project selling eggs from chickens vaccinated against avian influenza, starting today with the vaccination of the first chicks; the eggs will be available in stores in approximately six months.
Netherlands Launches Pilot Project Selling Eggs from Avian Influenza-Vaccinated Chickens
The Netherlands launches a pilot project selling eggs from chickens vaccinated against avian influenza, starting today with the vaccination of the first chicks; the eggs will be available in stores in approximately six months.
Progress
36% Bias Score
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