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Ukraine submits revised application for OECD membership

Ukraine submits revised application for OECD membership

Ukraine has submitted a revised application to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), as announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The organization currently consists of 38 developed economies, including the Netherlands, the United States, Germany, and Japan.

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The Dutch government has established new national regulations for the construction of onshore wind turbines following years of political debate. These rules mandate that the distance between wind turbines and residential houses must generally be at least twice the tip height of the turbine.

Advisory council sounds major alarm: we are losing industry and thousands of jobs to China and the US

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The Netherlands and the broader European region risk losing significant industry and thousands of jobs to China and the United States. In response, the Scientific Council for Government Policy advises the Dutch cabinet to consider unconventional measures, such as imposing import tariffs and lowering the euro exchange rate.

Chaos over box 3 deepens: coalition delays decision, repairs halted for now

Chaos over box 3 deepens: coalition delays decision, repairs halted for now

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.

Haarlem district designated for rapid construction of 6,000 homes: "A good step"

Haarlem district designated for rapid construction of 6,000 homes: "A good step"

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.

Half of EU lawmakers from PRO defy Klaver and want to remain with the Greens

Half of EU lawmakers from PRO defy Klaver and want to remain with the Greens

Half of the Progressief Nederland (PRO) members of the European Parliament are opposing party leadership and wish to join the Greens instead of the Social Democrats. These four MEPs were originally elected to represent the GroenLinks party.