Political reporter Tim Wagemakers examines the challenges posed by having nine aldermen in the Amsterdam city government. He highlights how this expansion has led to fragmented portfolios and raised questions about the boundaries of individual mandates.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
The Dutch cabinet is holding an emergency ministerial meeting on Tuesday to finalize the upcoming tax plan and address long-term changes to Box 3 asset taxation. The government faces pressure to finalize these plans despite warnings from advisors and financial institutions that the proposed 2028 implementation timeline is unfeasible due to IT limitations.
American correspondent Mari Meyer traveled across the United States to research various forms of civil resistance against Donald Trump for her book, Resist. She argues that the American inclination toward taking direct action provides valuable lessons for others.
The Dutch minority coalition is facing significant instability and legislative gridlock eight months after taking office. Political analysts attribute this paralysis to a constant fear of early elections and a severe lack of communication among governing and opposition parties.
Marius Borg Høiby will remain in custody after prosecutors appealed a court decision that denied the extension of his pre-trial detention. The 29-year-old, who is currently appealing a four-year prison sentence for rape and assault, is being held due to concerns about the risk of reoffending.
Member of Parliament Barbara Kathmann is introducing a bill to combat addictive digital algorithms and manipulative practices that target young people. The legislation aims to restrict features like endless scrolling and predatory marketing by gambling sites to protect the mental health of users.
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