Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to appear before a parliamentary committee for his second and final hearing regarding the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigation will examine the decision-making process known as the 'Rutte method' and potential issues surrounding missing or sensitive communications.
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has banned the travel app Polarsteps from official employee phones. This decision follows an investigation by Follow the Money, which revealed that the app's location-sharing features allowed dozens of military personnel to be tracked.
European defense officials and companies have expressed concerns regarding a European Union plan to reduce reliance on American technology. They argue that a rapid transition to European alternatives could inadvertently increase vulnerabilities within the defense sector.
Justice Minister David van Weel stated that the Netherlands is not a narco-state following a recent shooting in Overasselt. He emphasized that the government remains in control and vowed to capture the criminal known as 'Bolle Jos'.
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.
King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and Princess Beatrix are scheduled to attend the funeral of King Harald of Norway. The ceremony will take place next Wednesday in Oslo.
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