Bouwend Nederland warns that the Netherlands risks major infrastructure failures similar to the Genoa bridge collapse if maintenance for bridges and tunnels is not urgently addressed. The association estimates that over 37 billion euros in additional funding is required by 2039 to clear the existing maintenance backlog.
An information market will be held on May 28, 2026, to discuss various urban development projects around Schipholweg in Haarlem. Key topics include the new Haarlem Spaarnepoort public transport hub, housing construction, and the Europaweg city street.
King Willem-Alexander expressed deep concern over recent violent asylum protests in Loosdrecht, emphasizing that the right to protest should not involve violence, especially against emergency responders. He stated that while protesting is a democratic right, it must be done through dialogue rather than force.
Starting in 2027, the city of Amsterdam will implement new regulations that deny homeowners access to social rental housing to prioritize those in greater financial need. Amsterdam is the first municipality in the Netherlands to legally formalize this restriction, which includes exceptions for specific situations like divorce or inheritance. The measure is part of a broader effort to address the housing shortage and ensure the availability of affordable homes by 2040.
The municipality of Amsterdam plans to prohibit homeowners from renting social housing starting next year. This measure is intended to ensure that social rental properties are reserved for households in the greatest need.
Privacy foundation The Privacy Collective has filed a mass claim against the American tech company AppLovin for allegedly collecting and selling the data of millions of Dutch citizens. The foundation claims the company uses specialized technology to distribute this personal information to hundreds of third parties.