Dutch Coalition Talks Hit Financial Wall
Three Dutch parties have begun formal coalition talks, but deep divisions over a multi-billion euro budget gap and core policies threaten to derail the process.
War Prep Puts Military Trains First
The Dutch government is prioritizing military trains over passenger traffic, a direct response to rising geopolitical threats and the need for rapid deployment.
Dutch Local Politics Faces Mass Resignation Crisis
A mass exodus of local councilors in the Netherlands is raising alarms, as 15% have quit since 2022, citing overwhelming pressure and poor work-life balance.
AI's Power Thirst Is Straining the Grid
The boom in artificial intelligence is creating an energy crisis, as datacenters strain national power grids and compete with public needs for electricity.
Extremist Ideas Normalized Online, Warns Security Agency
A Dutch security agency warns that the online normalization of right-wing extremist ideas threatens social cohesion and democracy, especially for youth.
Netherlands Eyes Forced Treatment for At-Risk Individuals
The Dutch cabinet proposes a new law to force at-risk individuals into psychiatric care, preventing them from falling through systemic cracks after sentencing.
Rent Hikes Hit Middle-Income Tenants Hardest
The Dutch government has set new maximum rent increases, with mid-market tenants facing the largest potential hike of 6.1%.
Netherlands Moves to Make Illegal Residency a Crime
The Dutch parliament is poised to criminalize illegal residency after a critical compromise was reached to shield humanitarian aid from prosecution.
Prosecutors: Stint Makers Faked Report After Fatal Crash
Prosecutors in the Netherlands accuse the makers of the Stint electric cart of faking a safety report after a 2018 crash that killed four children.