European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has rejected a request from several Dutch MEPs to temporarily halt monthly sessions in Strasbourg to save energy. The MEPs from various Dutch political parties had proposed holding all meetings in Brussels due to the ongoing energy crisis, but the parliament will continue its regular travel schedule.
A 53-year-old man from Haarlemmermeer was sentenced to four years in prison by a court in Haarlem for the sexual abuse of his three minor stepdaughters. The court also ordered the perpetrator to pay a total of 40,000 euros in damages to the victims.
The Dutch foundation Bescherming Consumentenbelang is suing Netflix over price increases implemented in recent years, which the group claims are unlawful. The lawsuit aims to challenge the legality of the streaming service's recurring subscription price hikes.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that the United States must provide sufficient evidence regarding drug charges against prominent Mexican citizens before local prosecutors will act. She emphasized that Mexico will handle the cases in accordance with the law once the necessary proof is presented.