A nationwide public transport strike began between Tuesday and Wednesday in protest of government cuts to social security. As a result, train, bus, tram, and metro services across the Netherlands have been suspended.
In 2023, the municipality of Haarlem spent over 98 million euros on WMO support for 10,380 residents, including services like domestic help and mobility aids. This marks the first time since 2020 that the city's expenditure on these social services has exceeded the initial budget of 97 million euros.
Public transport employees across the Netherlands are set to go on a nationwide strike tomorrow, causing all buses, trams, metros, and ferries to stop operating. The strike is organized by the FNV union to protest against social security budget cuts that negatively impact workers in physically demanding professions.
The European Union is introducing simpler public procurement rules to shift focus away from lowest-price bidding. These changes aim to prioritize sustainability, innovation, and reduced reliance on Chinese imports.
The municipal government of Amsterdam has suffered a setback after the province of North Holland denied permission for the construction of three large wind turbines near Coenplein. This decision leaves the long-planned project in a state of high uncertainty after 17 years of efforts.
Labor unions FNV and CNV have scheduled a public transport strike for Wednesday to protest cabinet austerity plans regarding social security. Political reporter Hans van Soest addresses questions about the necessity of the strike given that many of the original government plans have since been withdrawn or modified.
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