The waiting list for disability benefit assessments in the Netherlands has increased, with over 11,000 people waiting longer than six months by the end of 2025. This is a significant rise compared to the 7,900 people on the waiting list at the end of the previous year.
The Dutch coalition has failed to reach an agreement on the new tax system for savings and investments scheduled for 2028. As a result, the government has postponed its decision and announced that no repairs to the current box 3 taxation scheme will be implemented at this time.
The Dutch government has designated the Schalkwijk district in Haarlem as a national large-scale housing development area to accelerate the construction of 5,000 to 6,000 new homes. This designation provides the municipality with state support to expedite permitting and infrastructure development, helping to address the severe housing shortage in the city.
The Dutch government has designated the Schalkwijk area in Haarlem as a 'National Large-scale Housing Location' to accelerate the construction of over 5,000 new homes. This status provides the municipality with additional support from the central government to address housing shortages by developing sustainable neighborhoods and new public transport infrastructure.
The parliamentary inquiry commission on COVID-19 continues its eighth week of hearings with former Minister of the Interior Kajsa Ollongren. Minister Grapperhaus is also scheduled to testify later today regarding his role during the pandemic.
The Amsterdam city council is meeting at the Stopera to discuss critical local issues, including the significant budget overrun for the Oostbrug project and the management of datacenters. Debates will also cover the rising number of homeless individuals in the city and recent political controversies involving city council members.
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