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 Mask Deal: Three Men Face Lawsuit and Criminal Charges Over €100 Million Contract
Three men face a civil lawsuit and criminal charges for allegedly defrauding the Dutch government and a foundation during a 2020 mask deal, amassing significant profits while falsely claiming non-profit status.
Dutch Mask Deal: Three Men Face Lawsuit and Criminal Charges Over €100 Million Contract
Three men face a civil lawsuit and criminal charges for allegedly defrauding the Dutch government and a foundation during a 2020 mask deal, amassing significant profits while falsely claiming non-profit status.
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56% Bias Score
Delayed Green Investments Hamper Dutch Industry's Sustainability Goals
A new report reveals that delayed green investments in Dutch industries due to permitting issues, labor shortages, and outdated regulations are hindering the country's ability to meet its 2030 climate targets, potentially leading to job losses and a relocation of production.
Delayed Green Investments Hamper Dutch Industry's Sustainability Goals
A new report reveals that delayed green investments in Dutch industries due to permitting issues, labor shortages, and outdated regulations are hindering the country's ability to meet its 2030 climate targets, potentially leading to job losses and a relocation of production.
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44% Bias Score
Judges Recuse in Drug Trafficker Appeal After Undercover Agent Suicide
Three judges recused themselves from the appeal of convicted drug trafficker Joop M. due to concerns about impartiality, stemming from an undercover agent's suicide and controversial actions, resulting in a delayed trial and highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement and the judiciary.
Judges Recuse in Drug Trafficker Appeal After Undercover Agent Suicide
Three judges recused themselves from the appeal of convicted drug trafficker Joop M. due to concerns about impartiality, stemming from an undercover agent's suicide and controversial actions, resulting in a delayed trial and highlighting systemic issues within law enforcement and the judiciary.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Fails to Secure Funding for Long COVID Treatment Research
A Dutch parliamentary amendment seeking €21 million for long COVID treatment research is likely to fail, delaying widespread treatment for nearly half a million patients, despite existing research into the disease's causes.
Dutch Parliament Fails to Secure Funding for Long COVID Treatment Research
A Dutch parliamentary amendment seeking €21 million for long COVID treatment research is likely to fail, delaying widespread treatment for nearly half a million patients, despite existing research into the disease's causes.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Prison Overcrowding Leads to Early Prisoner Releases
Due to severe overcrowding, Dutch State Secretary of Justice Coenradie is releasing prisoners three days early, a measure that may escalate to include full sentence dismissals for some inmates, excluding those with mandatory TBS and sentences under one week.
Dutch Prison Overcrowding Leads to Early Prisoner Releases
Due to severe overcrowding, Dutch State Secretary of Justice Coenradie is releasing prisoners three days early, a measure that may escalate to include full sentence dismissals for some inmates, excluding those with mandatory TBS and sentences under one week.
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36% Bias Score
Tata Steel's Financial Crisis Threatens Thousands of Jobs
Tata Steel in IJmuiden is facing a €556 million loss and job cuts due to cheap Chinese steel, high energy costs, and potential US import tariffs, necessitating billions in government subsidies for decarbonization while facing pressure from unions and political parties to act quickly to save thousand...
Tata Steel's Financial Crisis Threatens Thousands of Jobs
Tata Steel in IJmuiden is facing a €556 million loss and job cuts due to cheap Chinese steel, high energy costs, and potential US import tariffs, necessitating billions in government subsidies for decarbonization while facing pressure from unions and political parties to act quickly to save thousand...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Benefits Scandal Figure Appointed State Secretary of Finance
Sandra Palmen, a former civil servant who warned about flaws in the Dutch benefits system in 2017, has been appointed as the new State Secretary of Finance following the resignation of Nora Achahbar. Palmen will focus on reforming the benefits system and restoring public trust, addressing issues rai...
Dutch Benefits Scandal Figure Appointed State Secretary of Finance
Sandra Palmen, a former civil servant who warned about flaws in the Dutch benefits system in 2017, has been appointed as the new State Secretary of Finance following the resignation of Nora Achahbar. Palmen will focus on reforming the benefits system and restoring public trust, addressing issues rai...
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48% Bias Score
GroenLinks-PvdA Shifts Stance, Supporting Immigration Limits
GroenLinks-PvdA in the Netherlands shifted its stance on immigration, now supporting limiting both asylum and labor migration to maintain long-term prosperity, marking a significant policy change and impacting future immigration policies.
GroenLinks-PvdA Shifts Stance, Supporting Immigration Limits
GroenLinks-PvdA in the Netherlands shifted its stance on immigration, now supporting limiting both asylum and labor migration to maintain long-term prosperity, marking a significant policy change and impacting future immigration policies.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Rejects Funding for Long COVID Research
A proposed €21 million research budget for long COVID symptom treatment in the Netherlands is facing defeat in parliament, delaying large-scale treatment for nearly half a million patients due to budgetary constraints and competing priorities within the government.
Dutch Parliament Rejects Funding for Long COVID Research
A proposed €21 million research budget for long COVID symptom treatment in the Netherlands is facing defeat in parliament, delaying large-scale treatment for nearly half a million patients due to budgetary constraints and competing priorities within the government.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament to Reject €21 Million for Long-COVID Research
The Dutch parliament is set to reject a €21 million amendment for long-COVID research, potentially delaying effective symptom management for almost half a million patients, as the government prioritizes existing research results.
Dutch Parliament to Reject €21 Million for Long-COVID Research
The Dutch parliament is set to reject a €21 million amendment for long-COVID research, potentially delaying effective symptom management for almost half a million patients, as the government prioritizes existing research results.
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48% Bias Score
Helmond to revoke youth award from child abuse suspect
A 25-year-old Helmonder, who received a youth award in 2017 for volunteer work, is suspected of abusing 20 children under 12 between April 15, 2018, and September 18, 2023, at a daycare center and several babysitting locations; the mayor intends to revoke his award.
Helmond to revoke youth award from child abuse suspect
A 25-year-old Helmonder, who received a youth award in 2017 for volunteer work, is suspected of abusing 20 children under 12 between April 15, 2018, and September 18, 2023, at a daycare center and several babysitting locations; the mayor intends to revoke his award.
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44% Bias Score