A report from the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates that over 2 million military personnel have been killed, wounded, or gone missing in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The figures include an estimated 450,000 Russian casualties and between 125,000 and 150,000 Ukrainian casualties.
The European Court of Justice has rejected Google's final appeal against a 4.13 billion euro fine imposed by the European Union. The penalty was issued due to Google's abuse of its market power regarding the Android operating system.
Seven Dutch participants of the Global Summit Flotilla are filing criminal charges against Israeli soldiers for alleged sexual violence, torture, and abuse. Assisted by an Amsterdam law firm, the activists have provided medical evidence documenting severe physical injuries sustained during their mission to Gaza.
District committee members in Amsterdam are expressing frustration over their lack of real decision-making power, as their current role is limited to providing non-binding advice to the central city council. Political science experts note that while the current system may be more efficient than the former district councils, the shift has increased the distance between citizens and local government.
The Social and Economic Council (SER) has proposed the creation of a new organization involving both public and private parties to help achieve national climate and nitrogen goals. The initiative aims to foster collaboration between farmers, horticulturalists, supply chain partners, and civil society organizations.