Referendums in Amsterdam are more often a political tool than a popular vote

European Parliament approves trade deal with Mexico: some import tariffs removed

The European Parliament has approved a trade agreement with Mexico aimed at reducing import tariffs. This deal follows the European Union's importation of 34 billion euros worth of goods from Mexico in the previous year.

Travel expenses for practical internships to be reimbursed next school year

The Municipality of Amsterdam will continue to reimburse travel expenses for final-year students in practical and special secondary education for the upcoming school year. Alderman Sofyan Mbarki stated that the policy aims to prevent absenteeism and ensure students are not restricted in their internship choices due to financial limitations.

What is a proper new location for the controversial Anton de Kom statue? ‘Removing it is token politics, we already see enough of that in the Netherlands’

Residents express concerns to municipality about impact of Oostbrug on neighborhood: 'Bridge okay, harbor no'

Inheritance tax must increase, professor argues: ‘It is the fairest tax we have’

Professor Bernard Schols argues that inheritance tax should be increased, describing it as the most equitable form of taxation. Public opinion in the Netherlands is shifting in favor of higher taxes on large inheritances as concerns over the growing wealth gap intensify.