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Government Funding and Artistic Freedom: The Case of Jonas Staal and the Prix de Rome
Jonas Staal, recipient of the 2023 Prix de Rome visual arts award, whose work often criticizes authority, received funding from the Dutch government's Mondriaan Fund, sparking debate about the relationship between government funding and artistic freedom and the potential for conflict of interest.
Government Funding and Artistic Freedom: The Case of Jonas Staal and the Prix de Rome
Jonas Staal, recipient of the 2023 Prix de Rome visual arts award, whose work often criticizes authority, received funding from the Dutch government's Mondriaan Fund, sparking debate about the relationship between government funding and artistic freedom and the potential for conflict of interest.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Social Rental Housing Construction Falls Short of Government Targets
From 2020-2023, 275 of 342 Dutch municipalities built less than 30 percent social rental housing, despite government targets and long waiting lists; the government may mandate construction, but corporations cite funding shortages and sustainability upgrades as obstacles.
Dutch Social Rental Housing Construction Falls Short of Government Targets
From 2020-2023, 275 of 342 Dutch municipalities built less than 30 percent social rental housing, despite government targets and long waiting lists; the government may mandate construction, but corporations cite funding shortages and sustainability upgrades as obstacles.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Government Urges Halt to In-Store "Buy Now, Pay Later" Expansion
The Dutch government urges, but cannot ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 EU regulations, expressing concern for vulnerable consumers while Klarna adds information screens and explores an opt-out feature.
Dutch Government Urges Halt to In-Store "Buy Now, Pay Later" Expansion
The Dutch government urges, but cannot ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 EU regulations, expressing concern for vulnerable consumers while Klarna adds information screens and explores an opt-out feature.
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52% Bias Score
Netherlands Enhances Democracy with Citizens' Assembly and Binding Referendum
The Netherlands launched its first national citizens' assembly focused on climate-friendly consumption and approved a binding referendum allowing citizens to overturn laws passed by parliament, aiming to increase public trust and address political deadlock.
Netherlands Enhances Democracy with Citizens' Assembly and Binding Referendum
The Netherlands launched its first national citizens' assembly focused on climate-friendly consumption and approved a binding referendum allowing citizens to overturn laws passed by parliament, aiming to increase public trust and address political deadlock.
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12% Bias Score
Unexpected Return of Dutch Pensioners: Family and Health Drive Remigration
A study of over 6,000 Dutch pensioners who emigrated found that 9% returned to the Netherlands within three years, far exceeding the less than 5% who initially planned to return, primarily due to family ties, health issues, and difficulties accessing adequate healthcare abroad.
Unexpected Return of Dutch Pensioners: Family and Health Drive Remigration
A study of over 6,000 Dutch pensioners who emigrated found that 9% returned to the Netherlands within three years, far exceeding the less than 5% who initially planned to return, primarily due to family ties, health issues, and difficulties accessing adequate healthcare abroad.
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24% Bias Score
The Hague Explores 2033 European Capital of Culture Bid
The Hague is exploring a bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2033, driven by local cultural enthusiasm and aiming to improve accessibility and inclusivity. A decision on submitting a bid will be made by 2026, contingent on sufficient funding and a strong bid reflecting The Hague's diver...
The Hague Explores 2033 European Capital of Culture Bid
The Hague is exploring a bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2033, driven by local cultural enthusiasm and aiming to improve accessibility and inclusivity. A decision on submitting a bid will be made by 2026, contingent on sufficient funding and a strong bid reflecting The Hague's diver...
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36% Bias Score
Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet is exploring a ban on face coverings at demonstrations, with exceptions for safety concerns, following a parliamentary debate highlighting disagreements on limiting demonstration rights while ensuring public order. A government study, due in April, will inform future policy.
Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet is exploring a ban on face coverings at demonstrations, with exceptions for safety concerns, following a parliamentary debate highlighting disagreements on limiting demonstration rights while ensuring public order. A government study, due in April, will inform future policy.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Government Urges Halt to "Buy Now, Pay Later" Expansion
The Dutch government urged, but cannot ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 due to upcoming EU regulation, expressing concern for vulnerable consumers who may accumulate debt; Klarna, a major provider, is considering a credit opt-out feature.
Dutch Government Urges Halt to "Buy Now, Pay Later" Expansion
The Dutch government urged, but cannot ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 due to upcoming EU regulation, expressing concern for vulnerable consumers who may accumulate debt; Klarna, a major provider, is considering a credit opt-out feature.
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52% Bias Score
Netherlands Falls Short of Social Housing Goals
In the Netherlands, only 26 percent of new housing construction from 2020-2023 was social rental housing, falling short of the government's 30 percent target; 34 municipalities had zero social rental construction, prompting a new law to mandate this 30 percent target in municipalities with lower tha...
Netherlands Falls Short of Social Housing Goals
In the Netherlands, only 26 percent of new housing construction from 2020-2023 was social rental housing, falling short of the government's 30 percent target; 34 municipalities had zero social rental construction, prompting a new law to mandate this 30 percent target in municipalities with lower tha...
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40% Bias Score
€100 Million Dutch Initiative to Address Groningen Gas Extraction Aftermath
The Dutch government launched a €100 million annual, 30-year initiative to improve living conditions in Groningen and Noord-Drenthe, focusing on community building, local pride, and early intervention to address issues stemming from gas extraction.
€100 Million Dutch Initiative to Address Groningen Gas Extraction Aftermath
The Dutch government launched a €100 million annual, 30-year initiative to improve living conditions in Groningen and Noord-Drenthe, focusing on community building, local pride, and early intervention to address issues stemming from gas extraction.
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40% Bias Score
Proposal to Cap Motions in Dutch Parliament Faces Constitutional and Practical Obstacles
The number of motions submitted to the Dutch House of Representatives has risen sharply, prompting CDA leader Henri Bontenbal to propose a cap to reduce what he sees as an ineffective use of motions, but this faces legal and practical challenges.
Proposal to Cap Motions in Dutch Parliament Faces Constitutional and Practical Obstacles
The number of motions submitted to the Dutch House of Representatives has risen sharply, prompting CDA leader Henri Bontenbal to propose a cap to reduce what he sees as an ineffective use of motions, but this faces legal and practical challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Qbuzz Driver Stress Soars After Service Takeover
Qbuzz's takeover of bus services in northern South Holland and Friesland in mid-December resulted in significant driver stress due to shortages of buses, drivers, and adequate facilities, leading to 85% of surveyed drivers reporting stress-related issues and potential for future strikes.
Qbuzz Driver Stress Soars After Service Takeover
Qbuzz's takeover of bus services in northern South Holland and Friesland in mid-December resulted in significant driver stress due to shortages of buses, drivers, and adequate facilities, leading to 85% of surveyed drivers reporting stress-related issues and potential for future strikes.
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40% Bias Score
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