For the first time since its introduction, the industrial CO₂ levy in the Netherlands has generated net revenue for the Dutch government in 2025, marking a significant milestone for the environmental policy.

The Dutch state faces having to write off €170 million in unpaid student debts because it lost touch with former...

A report by the NCDR has concluded that the Dutch state is failing in its constitutional duty to ensure equal treatment for residents of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba. The findings highlight disparities in how the Caribbean islands are governed compared to the mainland Netherlands.

Schools in Zeeland are taking the Dutch state to court, arguing that a planned four-month suspension of train service in 2029 between Vlissingen and Goes would severely disrupt education.

The Dutch state's finance minister intends to challenge the high bonus awarded to KLM's executives, particularly focusing on the raise, amidst existing staff pay restrictions.

For the first time in Dutch history, a foundation has sued the Dutch State, holding it liable for the long waiting lists in mental healthcare.

This week, the Dutch State will face NAM in court in two back-to-back lawsuits over a €789 million bill for compensating earthquake damages resulting from gas extraction in Groningen.

A report indicates that the Dutch state discriminated against female judges, resulting in them unfairly earning less than their male counterparts.

The Dutch State Secretary for Justice, Claudia van Bruggen, stated that authorities will intervene if rap musician Ye makes any criminal statements during his upcoming concerts in Arnhem.

The Dutch State Secretary of Agriculture, Silvio Erkens, announced 13.5 million euros in compensation for Dutch fishermen to offset increased fuel prices, which were triggered by the Iran war.

The Dutch state is losing tens of millions of euros as former students living abroad fail to repay their student debts, prompting the cabinet to propose new measures to address the issue.

A report by the National Coordinator against Discrimination and Racism (NCDR) concludes that the Dutch state is failing residents of the Caribbean Netherlands, who are not treated equally to European

The Dutch State has decided to appeal a court ruling in the Greenpeace case concerning the effects of climate change on Bonaire, citing significant legal reasons for the decision.

A significant political conflict over the Dutch state pension system has intensified, with a Senate majority indicating a move to block a government plan.

The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has ruled that the Dutch State and a foundation acted lawfully in the 1992 adoption of Dilani Butink, a woman from Sri Lanka, concluding a long-running legal case.

The Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM) and the Dutch state are appearing before a court in Groningen, disputing who will bear the costs related to the gas extraction in the region.

Nearly one in 10 people claiming the Dutch state pension live abroad, and this number is expected to reach half of all claimants in the future.

The holiday allowance for Dutch state pension recipients is projected to increase by 20% in 2026, marking a 47% rise since 2023. This increase is attributed to its linkage with the minimum wage.

A growing number of former students in the Netherlands are reportedly avoiding their study loan repayments by relocating abroad, leading to a loss of €170 million for the Dutch state.

Chinese tech company Wingtech is demanding €6.8 million in compensation from the Dutch state following its intervention regarding Wingtech's subsidiary, Nexperia.

Energy Management Netherlands (EBN) is reportedly seeking billions of euros from the Dutch state to finance critical energy transition projects.

A group of healthcare workers, patients, and former patients in the Netherlands is suing the Dutch state over excessively long waiting lists for mental health care services.

The Dutch State Secretary for Justice, Van Bruggen, is considering removing erotic content from tablets provided to prisoners. This move comes in response to objections raised by members of the House of Representatives.

The Dutch State Secretary for Justice, Van Bruggen, is proceeding with a trial program to provide tablets to detainees in prisons facing significant staff shortages, aiming to address operational challenges.

Dutch state-owned rail operator NS reported a profit from passenger transport last year, marking its first profit since 2019.

The number of Dutch State Pension (AOW) recipients living abroad is increasing as more retirees choose to move overseas.