27,000 Police Officers Deployed for Unprecedented NATO Summit in The Hague
The Netherlands is deploying 27,000 police officers—nearly half its force—for the NATO summit in The Hague on June 24-25, impacting other events due to resource constraints; the summit will host 45 heads of state, 90 ministers, and thousands of delegates and journalists.
27,000 Police Officers Deployed for Unprecedented NATO Summit in The Hague
The Netherlands is deploying 27,000 police officers—nearly half its force—for the NATO summit in The Hague on June 24-25, impacting other events due to resource constraints; the summit will host 45 heads of state, 90 ministers, and thousands of delegates and journalists.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Court Invalidates Nitrogen Emission Offsetting, Creating Uncertainty for Businesses
The Dutch Council of State declared "internal saldering" of nitrogen emissions illegal, retroactive to 2020, impacting businesses across sectors and causing uncertainty due to a lack of central permit tracking. The government aims to present a new emissions policy by January 2024.
Dutch Court Invalidates Nitrogen Emission Offsetting, Creating Uncertainty for Businesses
The Dutch Council of State declared "internal saldering" of nitrogen emissions illegal, retroactive to 2020, impacting businesses across sectors and causing uncertainty due to a lack of central permit tracking. The government aims to present a new emissions policy by January 2024.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Frequent Flyers Disproportionately Impact Environment
A Dutch study reveals that 13 percent of the population makes half of all domestic flights, disproportionately impacting the environment; frequent flyers are often high-income and highly educated, showcasing a disconnect between environmental awareness and behavior.
Dutch Frequent Flyers Disproportionately Impact Environment
A Dutch study reveals that 13 percent of the population makes half of all domestic flights, disproportionately impacting the environment; frequent flyers are often high-income and highly educated, showcasing a disconnect between environmental awareness and behavior.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Cabinet Approves Stricter Asylum Laws Amid Judicial Concerns
The Dutch cabinet approved three stricter asylum laws, replacing a controversial state of emergency decree, despite concerns from higher judicial bodies about increased workloads for courts and the IND; the Council of State will review the laws' legality before mid-February.
Dutch Cabinet Approves Stricter Asylum Laws Amid Judicial Concerns
The Dutch cabinet approved three stricter asylum laws, replacing a controversial state of emergency decree, despite concerns from higher judicial bodies about increased workloads for courts and the IND; the Council of State will review the laws' legality before mid-February.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Energy Emergency Fund Ends Amid Funding Disputes
The Netherlands' Temporary Energy Emergency Fund, which provided €84 million in 2024 to aid low-income households with energy bills (averaging €97/month for six months), has ended due to disagreements on funding between the government and private stakeholders, leaving such households without support...
Dutch Energy Emergency Fund Ends Amid Funding Disputes
The Netherlands' Temporary Energy Emergency Fund, which provided €84 million in 2024 to aid low-income households with energy bills (averaging €97/month for six months), has ended due to disagreements on funding between the government and private stakeholders, leaving such households without support...
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands Ends Energy Emergency Fund Due to Funding Disagreements
The Netherlands' Temporary Energy Emergency Fund, helping low-income households pay energy bills, ended for 2025 due to insufficient funding commitments from stakeholders, leaving vulnerable households without support until the 2026 Social Climate Fund.
Netherlands Ends Energy Emergency Fund Due to Funding Disagreements
The Netherlands' Temporary Energy Emergency Fund, helping low-income households pay energy bills, ended for 2025 due to insufficient funding commitments from stakeholders, leaving vulnerable households without support until the 2026 Social Climate Fund.
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44% Bias Score
The Hague Explosion: Bridal Shop Owner Questions Suspects' Release
The owner of a bridal shop in The Hague, whose shop was located in a building that suffered a fatal explosion on December 7th that killed six, questions the release of suspects who were apprehended two weeks prior with bomb-making materials.
The Hague Explosion: Bridal Shop Owner Questions Suspects' Release
The owner of a bridal shop in The Hague, whose shop was located in a building that suffered a fatal explosion on December 7th that killed six, questions the release of suspects who were apprehended two weeks prior with bomb-making materials.
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48% Bias Score
27,000 Dutch Police Officers Deployed for NATO Summit
The Netherlands is deploying 27,000 police officers—almost half its force—for the NATO summit in The Hague on June 24-25, 2025, due to the attendance of 45 heads of state and government, 90 ministers, 6000 delegates, and 2000 journalists, impacting other events.
27,000 Dutch Police Officers Deployed for NATO Summit
The Netherlands is deploying 27,000 police officers—almost half its force—for the NATO summit in The Hague on June 24-25, 2025, due to the attendance of 45 heads of state and government, 90 ministers, 6000 delegates, and 2000 journalists, impacting other events.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Netherlands: Surge in Fireworks Attacks Linked to Easy Access of Illegal Explosives
Dutch police reported 21,000 fireworks incidents last year, with nearly half of the 10,000 individuals involved being minors who underestimated the risks of illegal fireworks readily available online for €10-15; the police advocate for a total ban.
Netherlands: Surge in Fireworks Attacks Linked to Easy Access of Illegal Explosives
Dutch police reported 21,000 fireworks incidents last year, with nearly half of the 10,000 individuals involved being minors who underestimated the risks of illegal fireworks readily available online for €10-15; the police advocate for a total ban.
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48% Bias Score
27,000 Police Officers Deployed for NATO Summit in The Hague
The Netherlands is deploying 27,000 police officers—nearly half its force—for the NATO summit in The Hague on June 24-25, due to the attendance of 45 heads of state, 45 foreign ministers, 45 defense ministers, 6000 delegates, and 2000 journalists, making it the largest security operation in Dutch hi...
27,000 Police Officers Deployed for NATO Summit in The Hague
The Netherlands is deploying 27,000 police officers—nearly half its force—for the NATO summit in The Hague on June 24-25, due to the attendance of 45 heads of state, 45 foreign ministers, 45 defense ministers, 6000 delegates, and 2000 journalists, making it the largest security operation in Dutch hi...
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36% Bias Score
Netherlands Approves Stricter Asylum Laws
The Dutch cabinet approved three bills creating "the strictest asylum regime ever", reducing refugee permits, barring adult children from joining parents, and criminalizing refusal to cooperate with deportations; the Council of State will review the bills before mid-February.
Netherlands Approves Stricter Asylum Laws
The Dutch cabinet approved three bills creating "the strictest asylum regime ever", reducing refugee permits, barring adult children from joining parents, and criminalizing refusal to cooperate with deportations; the Council of State will review the bills before mid-February.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch WWII Collaboration Archive Access Restricted, Online Release Postponed
The Dutch WWII collaboration archive, containing 425,000 dossiers, will be accessible only on-site at the National Archives after application and approval, due to privacy concerns; the online release is postponed, but the Minister aims to make it fully online eventually through legislation.
Dutch WWII Collaboration Archive Access Restricted, Online Release Postponed
The Dutch WWII collaboration archive, containing 425,000 dossiers, will be accessible only on-site at the National Archives after application and approval, due to privacy concerns; the online release is postponed, but the Minister aims to make it fully online eventually through legislation.
Progress
36% Bias Score