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Prison sentence for assault at 2024 pro-Palestinian protest at UvA
A man has been convicted of assault after striking two people with a wooden plank during a volatile pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Amsterdam in May 2024. Although he claimed self-defense against masked agitators, the court ordered him to pay damages to his victims while sparing him further jail time beyond his pre-trial detention.
Community service sentences for assault of JA21 politician Kevin Kreuger at McDonald’s Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Former JA21 politician Kevin Kreuger was assaulted in Amsterdam after confronting a group of boys who were harassing a girl. Two of the suspects have accepted penal orders, including community service and fines, while a third suspect has refused the penalty, leading to potential further legal action.
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The Dutch government has agreed to adjust its budget by introducing additional purchasing power measures and delaying the implementation of the Box 3 wealth tax until 2029. These changes aim to gather enough support from opposition parties in parliament to pass the fiscal plan.