Politics
Dutch lawmakers pass green gas blending mandate
The Tweede Kamer (Dutch lower house) has passed legislation requiring energy providers to blend steadily increasing shares of green gas into the domestic network.
Politics
Politics
Dutch Coalition Clashes Over Wealth Tax Reform
Dutch coalition parties are divided over how to finance a multi-billion-euro shortfall caused by planned wealth tax reforms for 2028.
Politics
Cabinet urges total school phone ban from 2027
The Dutch government wants primary and secondary schools to prohibit mobile phones across all school premises starting 1 January 2027.
Politics
Netherlands must process 140,000 Ukrainian asylum claims
The European Court of Justice ruled that the Netherlands must assess asylum requests from over 140,000 Ukrainians that were previously put on hold.
Politics
Cabinet overhauls regional transit with autonomous buses
Dutch State Secretary Annet Bertram unveiled plans to integrate regional public transit with specialised shared vehicles and test self-driving buses.
Politics
Cabinet Urges All-Day Phone Ban in Schools
The Dutch cabinet wants primary and secondary schools to ban mobile phones for the entire school day starting 1 January 2027.
Politics
Dutch parliament votes on sex advertisement verification
The Tweede Kamer votes today on legal rules compelling adult advertising websites to verify the age and identity of workers.
Politics
Dutch Wealth Tax Overhaul Faces Severe Delays
Finance Minister Eelco Heinen is racing to launch a new Dutch capital gains tax by 2028 amid mounting technical and advisory setbacks.