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Dutch Asylum Law Repeal Faces Strong Opposition

Municipalities, the COA, and Refugee Work oppose the Dutch government's planned repeal of the asylum seeker distribution law, warning of chaos, increased costs (at least €1 billion annually), and negative impacts on asylum seekers' integration.

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Dutch Parliament Bans Large-Scale Migrant Worker Housing

The Dutch parliament voted to ban large-scale housing projects for migrant workers due to concerns about inhumane living conditions, despite municipalities viewing them as solutions to existing housing issues and arguing that the ban will worsen the problem.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Claude Advances to Eurovision Final with "C'est la Vie"

Claude, a 21-year-old Dutch singer of Congolese descent, secured a spot in the Eurovision Song Contest final in Basel with his song "C'est la Vie" after a successful semi-final performance judged on votes from participating countries via phone or app.

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Amsterdam Official Arrested for Leaking Addresses to Criminals

An Amsterdam municipal employee was arrested for allegedly leaking addresses from the municipal database to criminals, resulting in subsequent explosions and violent incidents at those addresses; this highlights security vulnerabilities within Dutch municipal systems.

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Netherlands' Visa Crackdown Threatens Asian Restaurants

The termination of the Netherlands' "wokakkoord," a 2014 agreement streamlining work visas for Asian chefs, following a 2022 report exposing widespread exploitation, has resulted in the rejection of all visa applications for Asian cooks, threatening the closure of thousands of restaurants.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Dutch Police Force Use Remains Steady, But Complaints Rise

Dutch police used force 36,000 times in 2024, similar to 2023, but complaints rose to 900 from 750; 38 percent of incidents involved individuals with 'ununderstood behavior', and 295 incidents violated internal regulations; a de-escalation training course has a waiting list.

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Dutch Care Agency Director Acquitted Despite Misuse of €2 Million

Nina B., director of Victorie care agency in Almelo, was acquitted on fraud charges despite spending nearly €2 million in agency funds on personal expenses, including breast augmentation and casino visits; the court couldn't definitively link the funds to subsidies.

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Claude Qualifies for Eurovision Final

Claude, a Dutch singer of Congolese descent, qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest final in Basel with his song "C'est la Vie," an ode to his mother, after a successful performance in the first semi-final where ten out of fifteen acts advanced.

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Claude Advances to Eurovision Final with "C'est la Vie"

Claude secured a spot in the Eurovision Song Contest final in Basel with his song "C'est la Vie," an ode to his mother, after a performance that incorporated both singing and dancing, despite minor vocal imperfections that did not affect the voting outcome.

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Half of Dutch Disguised Employment Lawsuits Succeed, Leading to Significant Compensation

In the Netherlands, half of the lawsuits filed by self-employed individuals against their employers for disguised employment are successful, resulting in compensation payments up to tens of thousands of euros per person; this increase follows a 2023 Supreme Court ruling concerning Deliveroo.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Dutch Movement Delays Smartphone Use for Children Until Age 14

In the Netherlands, nearly 15,000 children from over 2,000 schools have signed a pact, initiated by parents, to avoid smartphones until age 14, reflecting growing global concerns about technology's impact on child development.

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FNV Dismisses Interim Board, Schedules Elections Amidst Leadership Crisis

The FNV's interim board was dismissed by its members' parliament after two months due to delays in scheduling new elections following a leadership crisis; a new interim board will now oversee elections planned for July 11th amid an ongoing integrity investigation and concerns about workplace safety.

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