Former Minister Wouter Koolmees told a parliamentary inquiry committee that tensions rose within the Dutch cabinet during the second COVID-19 wave in late 2020. Despite internal disagreements and harsh words, Koolmees stated that the cabinet always reached a consensus on its pandemic policies.
The Amsterdam City Council is debating a new coalition agreement formed between the PRO Amsterdam and D66 parties. Negotiator Zita Pels characterized the deal as a 'nice left-wing' agreement and praised the cooperative nature of the negotiations.
A Dutch publication is seeking unique book clubs to feature in a summer series for its 'AlleTijd' supplement. Interested groups are invited to share their stories for a chance to be visited and profiled in the upcoming series.
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has expanded its intervention at a meat processing plant in Nuenen after discovering extensive and structural deficiencies. Customers are now required to recall various products, including hamburgers, snacks, and meatballs, due to these safety concerns.
KPN is contesting a decision by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to block its acquisition of Delta Fiber. The regulator halted the deal over concerns that KPN would become too dominant and reduce consumer choice in the fiber optic market.
Police continued their search on Wednesday for a 30-year-old man who went missing near the Molenplas on Tuesday. Authorities reported that there are currently no new clues and many questions remain surrounding the disappearance.