Again, the phone rings at Johan Remkes to solve a headache file
If there is something going on in politics that seems unsolvable, who do you call? Johan Remkes. Once again, the 71-year-old VVD mastodon has been drummed …
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Protesters storm Libya Parliament building and set fire
Protesters have invaded Libyas parliament building in the eastern city of Tobruk. Fire has been set in and around the building.
The North African country is …
Kaliningrad: More and More Russian Military Fortress Against NATO
The westernmost part of Russia, Kaliningrad, is best described as a special mix of German past glory and Soviet high-rise buildings. The residents of the former …
Non-English Gabon and Togo Commonwealth Member: ‘A World of Opportunity’
Gabon and Togo joined the Commonwealth of Nations, formerly the British Commonwealth today. The two West African countries, where French is the main language, are the …
Macron urges political opponents in speech to cooperation
French President Macron proposes to “run the country in a different way”, with compromises between the various political movements as a starting point. He said that …
EU candidate membership is an exercise in patience
Tomorrow, the European Commission (EC) will issue its opinion to make Ukraine a candidate member of the European Union. Next week, the Heads of Government of …
Where does the coalition stand in the nitrogen plans and what about legally?
The stone in the pond was long awaited, but the cabinets nitrogen plans do not cause fewer ripples around it. Farmers fear for their survival and …
How US Weapons Lobby Is Trying to Stop Stricter Gun Laws
Eyewitnesses and experts testified before the U.S. Congress today about the school murder in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 students and 2 teachers died. It is certainly not …
Jetten: ‘Due to gas crisis, more coal, therefore more climate measures’
For Minister for Climate and Energy Rob Jetten, all options are open in a gas crisis. “We are also looking at coal-fired power plants, but I …
Poll guide: D66 falls far back, VVD and CDA also lose
In the latest Poll Guide, the distance between the VVD as the largest party by far (29 to 33 Chamber Seats) and the competition has increased further. This …
Again debate with Prime Minister about memory and trust, Rutte bites off
A prime minister who decides for himself which of his apps and texts are archived and which ones are discarded is unacceptable. That is the conclusion …
Peace activist Mient Jan Faber remained reformed boy
Peace activist Mient Jan Faber, who died today at the age of 81, was the textbook example of a conservative Christian who later turned left. He was …
Hong Kong election is yet to begin, but the result is already fixed
The Hong Kong polling stations have yet to open, but the result is already fixed. With just one candidate, the leadership election has become a formality. …
‘NCTV warned against polarization by political parties’
The National Counter-Terrorism and Security Coordinator (NCTV) has secretly reported on polarization by political parties in recent years. NRC Handelsblad concludes this on the basis of …
PVV and Think furious about monitoring by NCTV
Two parties that have been labelled polarizing by the National Coordinator on Counter-Terrorism and Security (NCTV) are reacting disgruntled to the news. PVV leader Wilders speaks …
Reelected Macron awaits a major commission in the coming years: reconciliation of France
Emmanuel Macron managed to secure a second term of five years as President of France. In the past 70 years, this has been awarded only the well-known …
‘Corruption in Ukraine no reason to deny EU membership’
Ukraine wants to join the European Union as soon as possible, but the persistent corruption problem in the country is threatening to throw a spanner in …
Room: subsidy for local parties, gift ceiling of one ton per donor
Local political parties should also be able to get subsidies, just like national parties. The House of Representatives gives that order to Minister Bruins Slot of …
CPB report leads to more pressure on discussion about capital tax
The conclusions of the Central Planning Bureau that the most wealthy pay relatively little tax and that the strongest shoulders do not bear the heaviest burdens, …
Political splintering makes new lectures ‘difficult and longterm’
Now that the municipal elections have been held, political parties in more than 300 municipalities have to decide who will take place in the college of mayor …
House of Representatives again votes for inclusion rights, lhbtiers and disabled persons in Constitution
A constitutional ban on discrimination due to disability or sexual orientation has once again come one step closer. This afternoon, the House of Representatives again supported …
Prime Minister Rutte: risk of military intervention in Ukraine is too great
Military intervention in Ukraine is really not an option, says Prime Minister Rutte in conversation with Nieuwsuur. “That would have potential consequences that cannot be overseen. …
The fighting game Them’s Fightin’ Herds can be released on consoles
The fighting game Them’s Fightin’ Herds, based on the animated series My Little Pony, can be released on consoles – the game received an …
President and Co-Founder of Luigis Mansion 3 Studio Retires
Douglas Tronsgaard, one of the founders of the Canadian studio Next Level Games, known for the last two Luigis Mansion, announced his retirement. CEO, but after …