Tag #Netherlands

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Ineos Plant Permit: Dutch Provinces Withdraw Halt Request Amidst Ongoing Legal Challenge

The Dutch provinces of Zeeland and Noord-Brabant initially challenged the permit for the Ineos ethane cracker plant in Flanders due to concerns about nitrogen deposition on Natura 2000 sites, but have withdrawn their suspension request to continue negotiations while the legal challenge proceeds.

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Life on Land
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"Netherlands Halts Syrian Asylum Decisions for Six Months"

"The Netherlands' IND will pause all Syrian asylum applications for six months due to the fall of Assad's regime and resulting uncertainty about Syria's safety, following similar decisions by other European countries."

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Netherlands to End International Adoptions by 2030

The Netherlands will end international adoptions in 2030, after a six-year phase-out to allow currently pending cases to be processed. The decision follows investigations revealing malpractice within the system and reflects a belief that children should grow up in a safe environment in their own cou...

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No Poverty
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Netherlands to Sell Only Legal Marijuana in 10 Cities Starting April 7, 2024

Starting April 7, 2024, 10 Dutch cities will transition 75 cannabis cafes to exclusively selling legally-produced marijuana, aiming to curb crime by eliminating the illegal production and distribution channels of the current "tolerated" policy.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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"Three Arrested After Hague Apartment Explosions Kill Six"

"Three men were arrested in The Hague following the explosion of an apartment building on Saturday, killing six and injuring four; the cause remains under investigation, and authorities have ruled out a gas leak or drug lab."

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CDA and ChristenUnie Reverse Support for Controversial Migration Motion

Following public backlash, the CDA and ChristenUnie withdrew support for a VVD motion calling for research into the values of Dutch people with a migration background, highlighting the political sensitivity surrounding integration and potential discrimination.

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Reduced Inequality
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"Netherlands Halts Syrian Asylum Decisions for Six Months"

"The Dutch government announced a six-month moratorium on asylum decisions for Syrians due to the fall of Assad's regime and subsequent uncertainty regarding Syria's safety, following similar actions by other European countries."

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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\"European Startups Migrate to the US due to Funding Disparity and Regulatory Differences\"

\"Between 2008 and 2021, 40 of Europe's most successful startups (valued over \$1 billion) relocated, mainly to the US, due to better funding and regulatory environments, raising concerns about European competitiveness.\"

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Dutch Finance Ministry Defies Own Sham Self-Employment Rules

The Dutch finance ministry will continue to use freelancers despite violating self-employment rules, paying any fines; 580 are working on resolving the childcare benefit scandal, causing delays; the 2025 crackdown faces challenges.

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Netherlands Ranks Last in Labor Shortages, Threatening Economic Growth

A new report reveals the Netherlands ranks last among 89 major economies for labor shortages, leading to a declining business climate (rated 6/10) and 20% of companies considering relocation due to government policy instability and planned research budget cuts of €200 million.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Dutch Green Space Decreases 25% Since 2019

A new study reveals a 25% decrease in average green space per residential address in the Netherlands since 2019, despite government initiatives, impacting biodiversity and public health due to increased urbanization and insufficient funding for greening projects.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Netherlands Withdraws Pesticide Reduction Bill

The Dutch cabinet withdrew a bill to reduce pesticide use, citing legal and implementation risks, reversing a 2022 parliamentary decision that included agricultural sectors. The move is opposed by the PvdD but supported by the VVD, highlighting political tensions surrounding environmental regulation...

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Good Health and Well-being

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