In 2025, at least 122 homeless individuals in the Netherlands took legal action to secure a place in a shelter. According to research by Investico, De Groene Amsterdammer, and Trouw, these individuals hired social lawyers to force access to housing through the court system.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Documentary filmmaker Mijke de Jong spent a year following Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema for her project titled De burgemeester. The documentary explores the daily responsibilities and public scrutiny faced by the mayor, addressing themes like accessibility and media criticism.
Human rights organizations held their fourth demonstration in Amsterdam to urge the Netherlands to take a stronger stance against the violence in Gaza. Activists from groups like The Rights Forum criticized Israel's actions, calling for urgent government intervention in the conflict.
The Amsterdam city council is set to decide on Wednesday whether to abolish the local ban on sleeping outdoors. The debate centers on a disagreement between parties advocating for more humane policies and those who fear the change will attract more homeless people to the city.
The Dutch government has proposed a new law that prevents the automatic assignment of a father's surname when parents cannot agree on a name for their child. Instead, children will receive both parents' surnames in alphabetical order, a move intended to promote gender equality and address potential power imbalances in abusive relationships.
A Dutch court has criticized the common practice where benefit recipients receive unexpected tax bills due to incorrect wage tax withholding by agencies like the UWV. The court is now urging lawmakers and agencies to reform these processes, arguing that administrative errors should be resolved between government bodies rather than at the expense of citizens.
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