The Dutch Cabinet is preparing a military intervention to enhance security in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that comes as a blockade in the strait continues to cause oil scarcity and impact global markets.
The Dutch cabinet is being urged not to ignore the perceived 'American attack' on ASML, suggesting a need for a governmental response to US actions affecting the semiconductor equipment manufacturer.
According to the trade union CNV, the new Dutch Cabinet's proposed plans are projected to result in employed persons in the Netherlands losing up to nearly €500 per year due to various economic impacts.
The Dutch Cabinet will pay compensation of between €500 and €2,000 to individuals who were discriminated against by the education agency DUO during student checks.
The Dutch cabinet has approved a proposal to give police greater authority to collect information from public sections of social media and other online platforms.
The Dutch cabinet is grappling with budget difficulties, as the opposition insists on increased spending while rejecting any austerity measures. This creates a political deadlock over the national budget.
The new Dutch cabinet is examining Estonia's advanced digital services and identity usage as a model to further digitize its own public service offerings.
The Dutch government has stated it does not yet see the need to encourage citizens to reduce car use or limit energy consumption, despite a warning from the International Energy Agency (IEA) about potential energy shortages.
The Dutch cabinet is exploring crisis measures, including utilizing part of the reserve capacity on the power grid, to prevent a halt in new connections in the central region of the country.
New cabinet plans in the Netherlands to significantly reduce parental leave benefits for middle and high-income parents are criticized by researchers as a step backward for gender equality.
France has requested a Dutch frigate to potentially support its aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in the Mediterranean Sea. The Dutch cabinet is expected to make a decision soon, while the frigate is already en route.
The new Dutch cabinet intends to modify the wealth tax law (box 3) scheduled for 2028, a move that comes after the House of Representatives had already approved the legislation.
The Netherlands sees a new cabinet sworn in by the King, while an introductory session for the International Criminal Court's case against Duterte is held. An activist also faces trial in Groningen.
The Dutch cabinet has dropped its pension plan, leading trade unions to shift their campaign focus to the government's planned cuts to unemployment and disability benefits, with further protests anticipated.
The Dutch cabinet has received approval to proceed with negotiations with Tata Steel, but under specific conditions, indicating ongoing discussions regarding the company's operations in the Netherlands.
A significant portion of the Dutch House of Representatives, along with the cabinet, has rejected an inclusive language guide from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, calling it 'patronizing' and 'unnecessary' during a parliamentary debate.
The Dutch cabinet aims to introduce a new law allowing graduates from higher professional education (HBO) to obtain a doctor's title, specifically a 'Professional Doctorate,' after completing practice-oriented doctoral research.
Dutch municipal health services (GGDs) expressed relief after the cabinet committed to allocating funds aimed at strengthening the Netherlands' preparedness for future pandemics.
The Dutch cabinet is facing an unexpected setback of approximately 3 billion euros in its spring budget adjustment, primarily due to over 1 billion euros more needed for disability benefits.
Ministers Karremans and Bertram of Infrastructure and Water Management are raising alarms over financial shortfalls for road and bridge maintenance, stating that 'not everything is possible' and sharp choices are needed.
G7 leaders have announced the record release of 400 million barrels of oil in response to the war in the Middle East. This represents about twenty days worth of usual oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, currently through dangerous to go through due to the threat of Iranian strikes. This initiative aims 'to calm markets down', as FRANCE 24's Philip Turle explains.
The Dutch cabinet is moving forward with new legislation that could classify self-employed individuals (zzp'ers) earning less than 38 euros per hour as employees, aiming to provide more clarity on employment status.
Following a two-day debate in the House of Representatives, the ministers of the new Jetten cabinet have officially begun their work, holding their first Friday ministerial meeting.
The new Dutch government has decided to withdraw the proposed Box 3 asset tax system, which was scheduled for implementation in 2028, due to concerns over taxing unrealized gains.
The new Dutch cabinet's plan to open Lelystad airport for holiday flights faces significant hurdles due to serious doubts from experts regarding its environmental permit.
For the third time in just over four years, a new Dutch cabinet, led by Prime Minister Jetten, is being sworn in today, with ministers and state secretaries taking their oath or promise before King Willem-Alexander.
Minister Vijlbrief announced an investigation into the functioning of the Arbeidsongeschiktheidsfonds (Aof) following significant criticism from employers, employees, and members of parliament regarding its current structure and impact.
The Dutch cabinet has not yet definitively scrapped plans to accelerate the increase of the state pension (AOW) age. An alternative solution must first be found to cover the rising costs associated with the aging population.
ormer Dutch Cabinet member Mona Keijzer formally ended her membership in the Farmer–Citizen Movement (BBB) on Friday during a members’ meeting in Barneveld, completing her separation from the party
The Dutch cabinet is proposing legislation to grant police additional powers to gather information from public social media and other online platforms, aiming to prevent public order disturbances.
The Dutch cabinet is prepared to continue allocating funds for pandemic preparedness, with Minister Hermans of Public Health planning to make a decision this spring on investments to prepare healthcare for a new pandemic.
An advisory body has recommended to the Dutch cabinet that the responsibility for combating disinformation and foreign influence campaigns should not be left solely to social media companies. The advice suggests a more active role for the government in addressing these issues.
The Dutch cabinet has decided to scrap a significant portion of the self-employment law and is proposing new measures aimed at providing more certainty for self-employed individuals.
The Dutch cabinet has temporarily paused its controversial plan to raise the state pension age (AOW-leeftijd) due to significant opposition from trade unions and some opposition parties.
The Dutch cabinet has decided to scrap its pandemic preparedness plans, a move that the Dutch Safety Board (OVV) has criticized as 'very, very unwise.'
The SCP (Netherlands Institute for Social Research) has reviewed the Jetten cabinet's coalition agreement favorably, stating it has the potential to improve the 'quality of life'.