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Do we have too much space? The housing shortage would be solved with 11 square meters less

Do we have too much space? The housing shortage would be solved with 11 square meters less

A report by ABN Amro suggests that the Netherlands' housing shortage could be resolved if the average living space per person were reduced by 11 square meters. Experts argue that space is currently unevenly distributed, with a high demand for single-family homes contributing to the inefficiency.

New aldermen Wiedemeijer and Çimen get to work: 'Grand visions are for the attic'

New aldermen Wiedemeijer and Çimen get to work: 'Grand visions are for the attic'

Maarten Wiedemeijer and Meryem Çimen have been installed as new aldermen in the Haarlem municipal executive. Both individuals are experienced former council members who aim to bring a pragmatic approach to the city's governance. They expressed confidence in their ability to work together effectively despite potential political differences.

Orbán remains Fidesz leader despite election defeat

Orbán remains Fidesz leader despite election defeat

Viktor Orbán has been reappointed as the leader of the right-nationalist Fidesz party despite a recent parliamentary election defeat. Delegates at a party congress voted almost unanimously for his reappointment, facing no opposing candidates.

New language requirement primarily meant to look strict

New language requirement primarily meant to look strict

The Dutch national government is proposing a revised language requirement for welfare recipients that aims to balance political demands for stricter rules with practical concerns from municipalities. The new policy is designed to appear more rigorous while simultaneously offering flexibility to resolve long-standing implementation issues.

Milieudefensie leadership kept silent for years before telling Donald Pols to reveal far-right past himself

Milieudefensie leadership kept silent for years before telling Donald Pols to reveal far-right past himself

Members of the Dutch environmental organization Milieudefensie expressed anger and disappointment during a general meeting regarding the revealed far-right past of former director Donald Pols. While the organization's leadership had been aware of his history for years, they remained silent, maintaining that it was Pols' responsibility to disclose it himself.