European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed her gratitude to outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer following his resignation announcement on Monday. Starmer decided to step down amid internal party pressure and the potential for a leadership election within the Labour Party.
The Dutch cabinet is reintroducing a proposal to amend the constitution, allowing the Senate to modify and return legislation to the House of Representatives. Minister Pieter Heerma has placed the 2023 plan back on the political agenda to enhance the Senate's role in the legislative process.
Pediatrician Károly Illy testified before the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee, stating that school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic likely led to an increase in child abuse. He emphasized that while exact statistics are currently unavailable, the risk of domestic harm to children was significantly high when they were forced to stay behind closed doors.
The Spanish Supreme Court has sentenced former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos to 24 years in prison. He was found guilty of bribery, embezzlement, and participation in a criminal organization related to mask procurement fraud.
The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights has ruled that TU Delft may reserve 30 percent of its Aerospace Engineering study places for female students to address low enrollment in the field. While these spots are reserved for women, applicants must still successfully complete the standard selection process to be admitted.
From June 29 to July 3, residents and travelers are invited to provide input on the renovation of the Haarlem station area during the Week of the Station Area. The event includes activities like playing boules to encourage community discussion about the future of the square.