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Wilders again threatens cabinet to fall over asylum, coalition responds resignedly

PVV leader Wilders opposes changes to Minister Faber's proposed asylum laws and threatens the end of the cabinet if these changes are made anyway. The coalition parties are divided over how quickly the bills should be sent to the House of Representatives, and the Council of State has issued a critical opinion on the proposed laws.

Feb. 11, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Referee knocked unconscious on soccer field in Veldhoven, Netherlands

Referee knocked unconscious during soccer game in Veldhoven, police searching for witnesses.

Feb. 10, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Most countries quietly pass deadline for more ambitious climate goals

Climate goals 2035: Most countries miss deadline and EU lags behind, but UN appears to give room for delay.

Feb. 10, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

High peaks and deep valleys: Priske's seven-plus months at Feyenoord

After only eight months, coach Brian Priske was sacked from Feyenoord, where he was never able to fully make his mark and suffered bad luck and injuries. Despite some victories, the soccer under Priske was often unconvincing and did not seem to match the play under predecessor Arne Slot, which eventually led to his dismissal.

Feb. 10, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Coalition wants to move quickly on asylum laws, but divided on adjustments

PVV maintains stricter asylum policy despite critical advice from Council of State.

Feb. 10, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Rotterdam port shrinks, municipality and province sound alarm with cabinet

Rotterdam port sounds alarm bell: industry has been shrinking for nearly 20 months and municipality and province call for cabinet intervention to maintain competitive position.