It is good that Pavilion Witte Huis must go

Emergency shelter for 100 to 120 asylum seekers at De Tiltenberg in Vogelenzang; COA again considers it a suitable location

The COA has identified the Tiltenberg in Vogelenzang as a suitable location for the emergency housing of 100 to 120 asylum seekers. This assessment follows an initial review shared by the municipality of Bloemendaal.

Van den Brink: Asylum-refusing municipality must talk to neighbors

Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink stated that municipalities refusing to host asylum seekers must consult with neighboring towns, emphasizing that reception is a regional responsibility. He noted that this obligation applies to all municipalities, specifically mentioning Maassluis following its refusal to accommodate more refugees.

Jetten: full EU membership must remain the goal

Dutch politician Rob Jetten stated that full EU membership should remain the primary goal for candidate countries, speaking ahead of a summit with Western Balkan nations in Montenegro. He expressed opposition to proposals from France and Germany that suggest gradual integration or partial market access instead of immediate full membership.

Halsema’s major city center plans scrapped, but she’s not entirely empty-handed

Wehkamp kept reinventing itself, and it needs to do so again now

Wehkamp, the company that pioneered home shopping in the Netherlands, is undergoing an acquisition following several challenging years. Despite its history of innovation and market leadership, the Zwolle-based retailer is now focused on reinventing itself once again to remain competitive.