Nijmegen Mayor Hubert Bruls testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee that the Dutch cabinet pushed to relax COVID-19 restrictions too quickly in 2020. During his hearing, he reflected on the government's approach and decision-making during the pandemic response.
On June 20, World Refugee Day, residents of Heemstede will participate in a walk to advocate for the establishment of refugee housing in their village. The initiative 'Welkom in Heemstede' organized the event to protest the local government's lack of concrete action despite years of political discussion on the matter.
Hubert Bruls, the former chairman of the Security Council, testified to a parliamentary inquiry that a convincing argument for the effectiveness of the early 2021 curfew was missing when it was introduced. He noted that the measure was implemented despite the lack of a clear narrative demonstrating its impact on the pandemic.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called for the rapid operationalization of a drone wall along the European Union's eastern flank following recent incidents in Latvia and Romania. During a press conference in Nicosia, she stressed the importance of taking these security threats seriously to protect the region.
Pope Leo addressed the Spanish parliament, warning that worsening conflicts, increasing polarization, and human rights violations have plunged the world into a deep crisis. The address is regarded as one of his most political speeches to date.
Police have cordoned off a large area near Amsterdam's Vondelpark and Leidsebosje due to a suspicious situation involving a tourist bus. Officers in bulletproof vests and special units are on the scene while passengers remain inside the vehicle. Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the nature of the incident.