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Dutch Budget in Jeopardy After Cabinet Crisis

Acting Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen faces "real chaos" after the NSC party's exit, jeopardizing the 2026 budget negotiations but leaving the financial plans largely untouched; the fuel tax cut extension's funding and post-crisis governance remain unresolved.

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Dutch Printing Museum Saved by Political Intervention

The Drukkerijmuseum Meppel, a museum in the Netherlands showcasing Meppel's history as a printing center, faced closure due to financial struggles but was saved by political intervention from the BBB Drenthe and GroenLinks parties after the city's printing industry declined due to the rise of digita...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Murder of 17-Year-Old Near Amsterdam Stadium Sparks Outrage and Safety Debate

17-year-old Lisa was murdered near Amsterdam's Johan Cruijff Arena; a 22-year-old asylum seeker is in custody, also suspected of a sex crime and attempted sexual assault; a fundraising campaign ("Wij eisen de nacht op") has raised over €350,000.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Dutch Government in Further Turmoil After Mass Ministerial Resignation

The resignation of the Netherlands' Foreign Minister and all New Social Contract (NSC) ministers has further destabilized the already caretaker government, sparking criticism and debate over the country's response to Israel's planned Gaza offensive, following a failed parliamentary vote on the matte...

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Dutch Cabinet Collapse Weakens EU Influence

The collapse of the Dutch caretaker cabinet significantly weakens the Netherlands' standing in the EU, impacting its ability to influence crucial policy discussions during the Danish EU Council Presidency, particularly concerning Ukraine, defense, migration, and trade; frequent changes in foreign mi...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Former Dutch Footballer and Coach Theo Vonk Dies at 77

Theo Vonk, a former Dutch footballer and coach, died at 77 after a long illness. His career included over 300 games with AZ, coaching stints with FC Twente (three third-place finishes), and time with various other clubs in the Netherlands and Spain. He is the father of former professional footballer...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Accell Closes Dutch Factory, Shifting Production Abroad

Accell, a Dutch bicycle manufacturer, is closing its Heerenveen factory, resulting in approximately 160 job losses and the end of bicycle production in the Netherlands, shifting production to Hungary and France due to post-pandemic financial difficulties.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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HSL-Zuid Repair Costs Estimated at €500 Million

Faulty design and construction of ten viaducts on the Dutch HSL-Zuid high-speed rail line between Schiphol and Leiderdorp by a consortium of five construction firms will cost €500 million and years to repair, impacting travel times and potentially leading to legal action against the builders.

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Dutch Government to Sue Consortium Over High-Speed Rail Defects

The Dutch government will hold the Hollandse Meren consortium liable for repairs to defective high-speed rail line viaducts between Amsterdam and Belgium, costing €500 million and causing delays until 2031 due to speed restrictions; the consortium won the €4.15 billion contract in 2000.

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Dutch Athletics Union Criticized for Handling of Sexual Misconduct Case

Athlete Maureen Koster publicly criticized the Dutch Athletics Union's handling of a sexual misconduct case involving athlete Zoë Sedney, highlighting a lack of accountability and calling for cultural change within Dutch athletics, amidst a period of recent successes for the sport.

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Gender Equality
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Netherlands to Phase Out Mortgage Tax Deduction, Impacting Homebuyers

The Netherlands plans to gradually eliminate its mortgage interest tax deduction over 8-20 years, potentially increasing monthly mortgage payments by €300-€500 for new buyers and freeing up €11.2 billion in government revenue.

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Reduced Inequality
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FC Twente Wins First Eredivisie Match Against Heerenveen

FC Twente defeated sc Heerenveen 2-1 in the Eredivisie, securing their first win and goals of the season thanks to a goal by Daan Rots, assisted by his brother Mats, after earlier missed chances by Heerenveen.

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