Politics
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.
Politics
Politics
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.
Politics
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.
Politics
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.