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Dutch Court Rejects Military Export Ban to Israel

A Dutch court rejected a ban on military exports to Israel, finding the government adheres to regulations despite concerns over the use of weapons in Gaza; however, a separate ruling prohibits F-35 part exports, though these continue indirectly via other nations.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Netherlands Imposes €0.25 Fee on Single-Use Plastic Food Containers

The Netherlands will impose a standard €0.25 fee on single-use plastic food and beverage containers starting January 1, 2026, aiming to reduce daily plastic waste of 19 million items and increase reusable container usage, as part of the European Single Use Plastics directive.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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ProRail Cuts Heated Train Switches to Save Millions

ProRail will reduce heated train switches by half from next winter, saving \"17 million euros annually while risking more disruptions during extreme weather; this is part of a broader cost-cutting program to offset rising expenses.

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Climate Action
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14-Year Sentence for Murder and Burning of Wife in Netherlands

A 45-year-old man from Reuver, Netherlands, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the murder and burning of his wife in June 2022; her body was found near Mainz-Bingen, Germany, after months of investigation.

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Gender Equality
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Dutch Farmers Need Long-Term Vision to Achieve Climate Goals

The Scientific Climate Council advises the Dutch government to provide farmers with long-term perspectives to achieve climate goals, highlighting the sector's role in reducing emissions while facing climate change impacts; five key recommendations are proposed.

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Climate Action
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Record-High Dutch Electricity Prices Hit Dynamic Contracts

Due to low wind and solar energy and gas plant maintenance, Dutch electricity prices surged 50% today, reaching \u20ac1.2 per kWh for 350,000 households with dynamic contracts, while others remain unaffected.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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14-Year Sentence for Murder and Burning of Wife in Netherlands

A 45-year-old man from Reuver, Netherlands, received a 14-year prison sentence for killing and burning his wife in June 2022; her body was found in Germany months later, leading to his arrest in October 2022.

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Gender Equality
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Dutch Court Upholds Arms Exports to Israel

A Dutch court rejected a request for a complete arms embargo on Israel, ruling that current exports comply with regulations, despite concerns about human rights violations in Palestine raised by ten pro-Palestinian organizations.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Texel's energy-efficient homes demolished after five years due to construction flaws

Five energy-efficient homes built in 2020 in Den Burg, Texel, are being demolished due to significant construction flaws resulting in constant leakage and drafts, despite initial claims of energy efficiency. The builder's bankruptcy prevents cost recovery, and residents have been relocated.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Court Orders Admission of Violent Undocumented Man to Psychiatric Clinic

A Dutch court ordered the admission of a violent, undocumented Armenian-Syrian asylum seeker to Veldzicht psychiatric clinic after municipalities failed to secure a place for him, despite prior agreements with the government.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Record High Electricity Price in the Netherlands Impacts 350,000 Households

Due to low solar and wind energy, coupled with high gas-powered plant maintenance, the price of electricity for those with dynamic contracts in the Netherlands reached a record high of €1.2 per kilowatt-hour between 5 PM and 6 PM today, impacting 350,000 households.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Dutch Integration Debate Shifts Focus from Assimilation to Societal Cohesion

The Netherlands' integration debate shifts from immigrant assimilation to societal cohesion, despite positive CBS data on employment, education, and housing among immigrants; however, government policy focuses on cultural norms, generating controversy and highlighting a need for inclusive, local sol...

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Reduced Inequality

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