The Dutch government, in collaboration with Spain, is urging the European Commission to implement a mandatory minimum age for social media use to combat addiction. The proposal is currently under consideration, with a potential announcement from Brussels expected as early as next week.
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 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.
The Amsterdam city council is meeting at the Stopera to discuss critical local issues, including the significant budget overrun for the Oostbrug project and the management of datacenters. Debates will also cover the rising number of homeless individuals in the city and recent political controversies involving city council members.
The Dutch cabinet has proposed a new national distance standard for onshore wind turbines. Under this regulation, the distance between a wind turbine and residential homes must be at least twice the turbine's total tip height.
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