Former Justice Minister Ferd Grapperhaus is being questioned for a second time by the parliamentary inquiry committee regarding the government's COVID-19 policy. This testimony follows leaked messages suggesting criticism of Prime Minister Mark Rutte's leadership style during the pandemic.
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.
VVD faction leader Daan Wijnants has expressed doubts about the construction of the Oostbrug in Amsterdam due to rising costs, which are now projected to reach up to one billion euros. He argues that the Westbrug is a higher priority for housing and public transport, leading to a debate in the city council regarding the project's viability and transparency.
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.
Amsterdam city council member Tofik Dibi has confirmed his residency in the city following controversy regarding an outstanding rental debt and concerns about his whereabouts. Dibi addressed the issue by stating that he faces personal financial struggles and intends to advocate against the practices of debt collection agencies.
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.
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