Approximately 3,000 Dutch civil servants demonstrated in The Hague on Tuesday to protest the lack of salary increases and inflation correction in their collective labor agreement. The FNV trade union organized the event and has announced plans for further, larger-scale actions.
Amsterdam is preparing for King's Day with traditional flea markets and city-wide celebrations. This week's update offers practical advice, including public transport tips, to help residents and visitors navigate the Dutch national holiday.
North Holland provincial representative Maik de Weerdt has been absent from legislative meetings for months since leaving the Volt party to form his own faction in December 2025. Despite missing approximately 15 meetings at the Provincial House in Haarlem, he has continued to receive his monthly allowance of roughly 2,250 euros. De Weerdt recently responded to the controversy by stating he intends to return to his duties next month.
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses how factual education about climate change fails to significantly shift public opinion. He highlights that even a crash course on the subject does not alter perspectives, presenting a discouraging finding for climate journalists in the Netherlands.
Ron Poppen experienced a spontaneous frame break on his e-bike, later discovering a recall campaign he had not been notified about. He shared his story with the 'Klasse' column to describe how the situation was eventually resolved and his trust was restored.
Ingeborg Robijn, a 49-year-old end-of-life doula based in Hilversum, provides support to individuals during their final phase of life. She transitioned from a career as a civil servant to help people navigate the dying process, which she views as a deeply authentic human experience.