Industry representatives and government officials from the plastic industry have presented a plan to replace a proposed plastic tax with a 'circular lever' that will fund recycling companies, but it is now up to the government to make a decision on how to address the issue of plastic waste.
Tightness in Dutch sperm donor market leads to use of foreign sperm with potentially major consequences: average of 12 children per donor in the Netherlands, but no limit in other countries.
OM says reports of threats against politicians has increased in recent years, with 235 cases resulting in court proceedings in 2024, and six more suspects facing trial this week.
Poland joins Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands in implementing border controls to combat illegal migration, sparking debate and criticism from both sides.
Two new laws for stricter immigration policies were further tightened by the Tweede Kamer, with support from the PVV to make illegal residence a crime and hold those who assist illegal immigrants accountable. With only nine of the 44 proposed amendments being accepted, the PVV's support is crucial for the laws to pass, but their demand for tougher measures could conflict with the CDA's desire for a more lenient approach.
EU delegation travels to US for import tax talks, but maintains strict stance on tech rules.